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Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University
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Assistant/Associate Professor Of Music Education--Choral
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Candidates will be expected to possess the following:
- Exceptional musicianship;
- Knowledge of traditional choral literature as well as professional experience in a popular vocal style (whether singer-songwriter, jazz, or other popular style);
- Public school experience that includes secondary choral ensemble teaching;
- Successful collegiate teaching experience;
- Demonstrated scholarship in the field;
- Exhibited commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and
- An earned doctorate in music education, or related terminal degree (ABD considered).
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Shenandoah Conservatory seeks a highly creative musician, teacher, and choral pedagogue possessing expertise in traditional choral literature and professional experience in a popular music style (whether singer-songwriter, jazz, or other contemporary style) to join its Music Education faculty. This full-time, benefited, career contract position is based in Winchester, Virginia and begins in August of 2019. The Position & Responsibilities: The incoming faculty member will support Shenandoah Conservatory’s commitment to being Virginia’s premiere and progressive center of music education training. S/he will understand that diversity of musical genres and styles is greatly valued in 21st century classrooms, and will be energized by collaborating with Conservatory faculty within and beyond the Music Education program to help prepare music education students (especially those focused on choral/vocal ensemble singing) for success in those 21st century classrooms. In support of the above, the chosen candidate will be a champion for artistic excellence across vocal genres and styles. Importantly, s/he will possess great creative energy, able to prepare future music teachers to be open and creative in their music making, and interested to collaborate with the Conservatory’s choral directors, Contemporary Commercial Music and Vocal Pedagogy voice faculty, and Music Production & Recording Technology faculty. Specific teaching responsibilities may include choral methods courses with a lab choir, field experience courses (elementary, middle school, and high school), and student teacher supervision for secondary choral music placements. Other possible teaching assignments, including direction of a vocal ensemble, will be dependent on department or Conservatory needs and candidate qualifications. Engagement in committee work, contributions to program development and recruitment, and involvement in Conservatory-wide and University service is expected.
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Applications Must Include:
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Complete application submissions will include the following: *Cover letter addressing the listed responsibilities, including an explanation regarding how the candidate can contribute to Shenandoah’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and *Curriculum Vitae with contact information for three references, Applicants must submit all requested documentation and meet all noted requirements of the job in order to be considered for the position. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected. A pre-employment background check will be required. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will also be required. Visit https://shenandoahuniversity-careers.silkroad.com. At the resulting page, click on the “Assistant/Associate Professor of Music Education” job title written in blue under the heading “Latest Job Listings” on the left side of that screen; then click one of the “Resume/CV” button choices in the “Apply” box at the bottom of the posting to input your information. If this is the first time you will have applied to a Shenandoah University position using this automated process, choose the “New” option. Be prepared to upload the previously referenced documents as you go through this process. Shenandoah University prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
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URL to Complete Application:
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Applications Will Be Reviewed Starting:
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Inquiries About the Position Should Be Directed to:
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Dr. Stephanie Standerfer
sstander@su.eu
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Institutional Information:
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A Place for Collaborative and Innovative Artists/Mentors: As a school uniquely committed to rigor, care and also innovation, Shenandoah Conservatory is home to exceptional artists and scholars who are strongly oriented towards collaboration, mentorship, and innovative approaches to the career preparation of students. The upcoming Student Performance Week is but one example of the Conservatory’s embrace of innovation; a (first-in-the country) week-long stoppage of all classes and rehearsals across all programs with the school turned over to students for student-led (and faculty mentored) collaborative projects.
The Music Education Program:
Shenandoah Conservatory, an institution originally founded in 1875 to support the training of music teachers, has long served as a leader in music education. The Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Master of Music Education degrees are recognized as innovative and forward oriented, and are continually updated to meet the needs of music classrooms of the future. Undergraduates begin music education coursework in their first semester and have opportunities for hands-on teaching experiences throughout the program. Students – who enroll from across the region and country – may select an instrumental (classical or jazz) or a choral/general music track for the program and subsequent Virginia licensure. Students have the opportunity to teach for two additional semesters in the on-campus home school music program. The Master of Music Education degree is designed for the practicing music educator. Students attend classes in three summers focusing on the intersection of pedagogy, musicianship, and scholarship. The degree is uniquely designed to increase students’ skills as reflective musician teachers. A research teaching project provides a practical capstone document.
Shenandoah Conservatory and Shenandoah University:
Shenandoah Conservatory was founded in 1875 and has an extraordinary legacy of shaping music and the performing arts in Virginia and beyond. Located at the head of the historic Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA, 70 miles west of Washington DC, the Conservatory is now home to over 700 students from across the nation and globe enrolled in baccalaureate, masters and doctoral curricula in the areas of music, theater, and dance, and includes a distinguished faculty of over 125, half of whom are full-time. In the area of music, Shenandoah Conservatory is fortunate to attract performance-oriented students not only through its music performance degrees, but also through offered degrees in Music Education, Music Therapy, and Music Production and Recording Technology. The Conservatory is one of the Mid Atlantic’s leading centers of new music performance, with premier master artists (ranging from composers to ensembles) distributed throughout each performance season.
Shenandoah University is a diverse institution of approximately 3,600 students enrolled in baccalaureate, masters and doctoral curricula in business, arts and sciences, health professions and performing arts. Shenandoah University is an independent, coeducational institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Please visit https://www.su.edu for more information.
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A Note from Brian Wesolowski:
The mission of the Music Research Nexus is to connect those involved in music education/music therapy research at higher education institutions.
1. Music education/music therapy position vacancies
2. Calls for international, national, and state music education conferences
3. Calls for nominations for service-related activities
4. Calls for papers
5. Research funding/award opportunities
To see records of postings, to subscribe to the listserv, or to submit a dissemination request, visit the Music Research Nexus at: http://musicresearchnexus.com/
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