The Department of Music, housed in the recently renovated and expanded Cowles Music Center, offers both the Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Degrees. The department has nine full-time faculty, two full-time lecturers, and over thirty part-time instructors, with approximately 100 music majors as well as many non-majors in elective courses, lessons, and ensembles. The music programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The music department serves the Spokane community by performing nearly 100 recitals and concerts each year on campus, in schools and churches, and at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox.
Conduct Choir and one additional choral ensemble based on interest and department needs; coordinate overall choral program, including the annual Christmas Festival Concert (in collaboration with colleagues); work with other choral and vocal faculty in recruitment and curriculum planning; teach in a secondary area based on expertise and departmental needs; establish and maintain positive relationships with regional music educators. Occasionally, expanded activities as being a guest conductor or a clinician for choral rehearsals and performances, a lecturer for masterclasses, and an adjudicator for choral competitions which will be performed at third party venues, etc., as directed by the University. May develop new courses contributing to the university’s innovative, interdisciplinary Shared Curriculum. Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental activities and governance, professional and research activities, attending state, regional and national professional association meetings; attending faculty assemblies, development days, and retreat, serving on committees, and advising.
Some evening appointments + weekend events may be involved.
Little regional travel may be involved not exceeding 60 days/yr or 5 days/trip.
May undergo background checks incl Washington-mandated Sexual Misconduct Check of past higher education employment.
Must have D.M.A. (or ABD) in Musical Arts or related field and 1 yr relevant experience.
Salary: $74,880/yr plus comprehensive benefits.
- D.M.A. (or ABD) in Musical Arts or related field.
- 1 yr related teaching music or choir activities experience.
- Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level teaching.
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and the integration of faith and learning.
- Strong potential for an ongoing stream of research in the candidate’s area of specialization.
- Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities, and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives.
- A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.
APPLICATION To complete an application we will ask for the following:- A letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position and interest in teaching at a Christian liberal arts university with an increasingly diverse student body,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Your teaching philosophy,
- A short personal essay describing your personal Christian faith. This essay is intended to be a statement in your own words that will help the committee to understand your interest in joining Whitworth’s community of Christian scholars. (Click here for guidance on writing the faith essay),
- Three most recent student feedback surveys (if available),
- Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three academic references (one or more additional non-academic references who are able to speak to your qualifications for the position may also be included).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A background check, sexual misconduct check, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate.
