Music Department Chair

Calvary University is seeking an enthusiastic, ministry-minded professional to serve as Music Department Chair. Calvary’s mission is to “…prepare Christians for life and service in the church and in the world according to a Biblical worldview…” and employees seek to integrate the day-to-day operations of each University department with this mission.

To apply, please send your completed application and the following documents to humres. Please send all the documents together.

• Cover letter
• Completed Faculty Application
• Curriculum vitae, including a separate page of administrative experiences.
• Copies of all transcripts (unofficial are sufficient)
• Two current professional written letters of recommendation
• 1 link to 15-20 minutes of your recent performance AND 1 link to 20-30 minutes of teaching in class or studio.
  • Special
    
    Note:
    
    The qualified candidate will have an earned Doctorate in Music (voice or choral conducting) or a Doctorate in Music Education with experience in administration.

Applications must be completed and submitted by the closing date, March 1, 2026, to ensure consideration.

• Job Title:
  
  Music Department Chair
• FLSA Status:
  Full Time, Exempt with benefits
• Anticipated Start:
  July 1, 2026
• Salary: $47,000 - $49,000

Calvary University values faculty who are committed to and demonstrate excellence as (1) practitioners, leading by example, and contributing through service and ministry in their respective fields, (2) continuing in research through a vibrant research agenda to grow the body of knowledge in and improve their respective fields, (3) capable teachers, mentors, and disciple rs, able and eager to use their knowledge, experience, and maturity to benefit students, (4) effective in recruiting students to participate in their programs, and (5) skilled in developing strategic partnerships and collaborations to benefit their academic departments and to continually improve the quality of investment in Calvary University’s students.

Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom within the parameters of the General Standards and Statement of Faith of Calvary University.

This document describes duties that Calvary University expects of faculty members. These may change with each academic year, through discussions between you and your Department Head and Dean. Your performance will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of how well you fulfill these duties. The responsibilities for this position will include some or all of the following: (1) leadership and service, (2) research and creative activities, (3) teaching and mentoring, (4) recruiting and advising, and (5) administration and cooperative and collaborative efforts.

Your responsibilities may include involvement in off-campus, evening or weekend duties, as well as other Calvary community efforts, as Calvary leadership requires. Adjustments to teaching responsibilities may be made in accordance with the University’s workload policy based on the type of courses to which you are assigned and the extent of administrative responsibilities in other areas.

Calvary University faculty are expected to lead by example in spiritual growth and maturity, and are expected to be engaged in external service or ministry, using their skills and training to benefit the church and the broader community as well. Calvary faculty will attend required meetings such as chapels, assemblies, faculty meetings, and other special events on campus, will serve on committees as assigned, and will participate in workdays and other service opportunities.

Faculty are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with Biblical, professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

Calvary University faculty are expected to maintain and demonstrate progress in a research agenda that addresses important problems and benefits others. Faculty are expected to develop funding (grant writing) to help fund agenda, and produce publications (books, journal articles, scholarly…