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POSITION: Assistant Professor of Music, Orchestra Director/String Instructor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, tenure line appointment starting August 2009
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate preferred, ABD considered, with a commitment to excellence in teaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include directing the College-Community Orchestra; teaching string lessons (upper strings preferred), string methods for instrumental music education majors, and music appreciation or second-year music theory (dependent on the candidate’s expertise); recruiting students into the string program, and serving in the faculty trio (piano, violin and cello).
Department of Music: Central College offers the B.A. in music and in music education. Private study is available to all students in strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, voice, organ, piano and harpsichord. Ensembles available to all students (with various audition procedures and requirements) include the College-Community Orchestra, College-Community Chorus, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, College-Community Band, A Cappella Choir, Jazz Band, Chamber Singers, and a variety of instrumental and vocal chamber ensembles. Academically, the department offers a wide range of courses in music theory, literature, and applied techniques. The department offers music scholarships, including the prestigious Cox-Snow scholarship for distinguished scholars. The Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Central College is a residential liberal arts college guided by an ecumenical Christian tradition, serving over 1600 students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in eight locations: Paris, France; London, England; Vienna, Austria; Granada, Spain; Leiden, The Netherlands; Bangor, Wales; Merida, The Yucatán, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. You can access the Central College Abroad Web site at Central College Abroad. For information on the city of Pella, please visit Positively Pella.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Applicants should send: 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, 4) recording of solo performance on violin or viola; 5) DVD of orchestral conducting (performance and rehearsal), 6) at least three confidential letters of reference, 7) evidence of successful teaching at the college level, and 8) statement of teaching philosophy to Dr. Paul Naour, Provost, Central College, 812 University Street, Pella, Iowa, 50219. Review of applications to begin January 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.
Central College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
