Assistant Professor of Music

Position Category: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)

Location: Thousand Oaks

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.

Under the direction of the Dean and the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate courses. The Assistant Professor is also to serve as an academic mentor to students; serve on faculty or university committees; and engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the University, as outlined in the faculty handbook.

• Primary responsibilities for this position include conducting the CLU Choir (an all-student SATB mixed choir), Cielo (treble choir) and overseeing all vocal-related activities within the department.
• Organize the annual University Christmas Concerts. E
• Proactively seek opportunities to recruit and retain students for the Music Department. E
• In coordination with the department chair and full-time faculty in the Music Department, plan and engage in domestic and international tours. E
• Additional teaching responsibilities will include coursework in the candidate's secondary areas of expertise. This may include music theory, aural skills, music history, conducting, private vocal lessons, or other subjects. E
• Engage in service to the CLU Music Department and the University, particularly within the university's ceremonial traditions that involve vocal groups (Christmas concerts, university convocations, baccalaureate, graduation, others). E
• Support music students by regularly attending performance forums, student recitals, and student ensemble performances. E
• Participate in departmental efforts to create meaningful curricular initiatives. E
• Willingly engage in service and leadership roles as requested by the Music Chair, Associate Dean, Dean, or other university leaders. E
• Provide academic and professional mentoring to students. E
• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses. Create assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings for development of cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, and course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to the course and student progress in a timely manner. E
• Maintain a program of scholarly and/or creative activity that is relevant to the area of choral music. E
• Teach and hold regular office hours in person on campus at least four days per week. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in all duties E
• Attend and participate on committees and in the department, division, campus, and University meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned. E
• Evening and weekend hours may be required. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

E = Essential Duties

• Current theory and practice within the discipline of choral conducting and singing.
• Appropriate repertoire for college-based choral ensembles. Effective…