Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Composition and Theory

Overview

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose

OBU is a distinguished Christian university committed to integrating faith and learning. We strive to provide an education that fosters intellectual growth, spiritual development, and a commitment to service. The Music program is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate teaching, artistic development, and mentorship, with a particular emphasis on music theory, composition, and creative expression within a Christ-centered liberal arts environment.

We are seeking a faculty member in music composition and theory who demonstrates strong teaching ability, creative and scholarly engagement, and a commitment to mentoring students. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of thoughtful musicians, creative artists, and emerging professionals while supporting the mission of the University through teaching, service, recruitment, and faith integration.

• Teach applied composition lessons, composition seminar, and composition classes. Teach undergraduate theory classes at all levels, including Fundamental Theory;
  Theory and Aural Skills I, II, III, and IV; and advanced theory seminars beyond the Theory IV sequence. Develop and implement effective student-centered teaching strategies that integrate faith and learning, including appropriate instructional technology and current pedagogical approaches in composition and theory education. Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic planning, artistic development, career readiness, and spiritual formation. Recruit students to study music and pursue degrees offered within the Division of Music.
  
  Collaborate with colleagues and students within and beyond the Division of Music to create and promote excellent musical and academic experiences. Participate in curriculum development and ongoing assessment of music courses and programs in support of institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement. Engage in creative and scholarly activity appropriate to a liberal arts environment, including composition, performance, research, or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
  
  Integrate Christian faith into classroom instruction and artistic practice, helping students consider vocation, creativity, ethics, and artistic excellence through a Christian worldview. Participate in University committees and shared governance as assigned. Support experiential learning and formative professional development opportunities through performances, composition projects, conferences, recitals, and other career readiness experiences. Uphold and promote the Christian mission and values of the University in all professional activities.

Other Duties

• Maintain membership and participate in appropriate professional organizations. Contribute to administrative tasks, including service on departmental and university committees. Travel occasionally to recruit prospective students and accompany current students to performance and professional opportunities, including Music Educators conferences and related events. Assist with recruitment events, auditions, performances, and outreach activities for the Division of Music. Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities and initiatives.
  
  Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated strength in music composition and theory instruction. Private and/or classroom teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Knowledge of current pedagogical approaches in composition and theory education. Keyboard abilities appropriate to the college-level theory instructor. Ability to thoughtfully integrate Christian faith with the study and practice of music. Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional follow-up and organizational ability. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and external partners.
  
  Ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced academic environment. Ability to work some evenings and weekends in support of performances, rehearsals, events, and recruitment activities. Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel for recruitment and professional…