Assistant Professor - Director of Choirs

Job Summary
The Central Washington University Department of Music seeks a highly energetic person for a tenure-track, Director of Choirs (Assistant Professor) position at Central Washington University. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding musician with a strong and effective commitment to music education, recruitment, and choral ensemble conducting; who demonstrates high potential for recruiting, building, and maintaining an outstanding program; and who will integrate with the faculty and staff of the vocal area. The Director of Choirs serves as music director and conductor of the Chamber Choir as well as administrative responsibility for all CWU Choral Ensembles (e.g., Vox Divina, University Chorale, Wildcat Chorus). Core duties will include teaching of conducting, choral methods, and leading the master's-level choral conducting program as well as establishing and maintaining active working relationships with state and regional instrumental teachers and K-12 choral directors. Faculty will integrate CWU's commitment to diversity and create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all students.

Primary duties include administration of the choral area including Chamber Choir, Vox Divina, Wildcat Chorus, and University Chorale. Duties will also include teaching undergraduate conducting in conducting and choral music education, and other teaching responsibilities in areas of the successful candidate's experience.

• Serve as advisor of the CWU's American Choral Directors Association Collegiate chapter
• Active participation in state, regional and/or national music education associations
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, state and regional music educators
• Administration of the annual choral festival
• Engage in scholarly activity as outlined in tenure and promotion guidelines
• Responsible for active recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate music majors for the Department of Music
• Serve on department, college and university committees as assigned

The primary professional responsibilities of tenured and tenure-track faculty members are teaching, scholarship, and service.

About the Department

The CWU Department of Music is dedicated to creating a positive, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population comprised of future music educators, performers, and scholars. The Department of Music has an enrollment of nearly 400 music majors, 21 full-time faculty, 15 adjunct faculty and 6 staff. The department prides itself for producing outstanding performing ensembles, and for preparing its students to enter the music profession. The department is housed in one of the finest music facilities in the Pacific Northwest and is an NASM accredited program. The department offers bachelor's degrees in music education, performance and composition. It offers master's degrees in music education, composition, performance, pedagogy, and conducting. For more information, the department website can be found at: http://www.cwu.edu/music/.
Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree relevant for the discipline (ABD candidates may be considered, however, the terminal degree must be completed within one year of start date.)
• DMA in Choral Conducting, DME in Choral Music Education, or PhD in related field
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and/or conducting at the collegiate level
• Demonstrated outstanding musicianship
• Scholarship, research, teaching, service, or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU's commitment to the engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse students

Preferred Qualifications

• Active participation in professional choral and music education organizations (e.g., America Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, State Music Educators Associations)
• A record of promoting inclusivity in classrooms and academic work environments
• Experience teaching diverse curricular offerings in music education
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote diversity

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary : Commensurate with education and experience

Appointment : Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9 Month Appointment. Additional summer teaching may be available. Central Washington University is on the quarter system with appointments from mid-September through mid-June.

Benefits : CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance.

Additional Information : For additional information about the University, visit: http://www.cwu.edu
For additional information about Ellensburg, visit: http://www.myellensburg.com
OR http://www.kittitascountychamber.com
How To Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; and (c) detail how teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic fields (applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further CWU's commitment to diversity);
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Contact information for at least three professional references;
• Brief (one-page) statement of teaching philosophy;
• Hyperlinks or URLs of online video files of recent performances and rehearsals; and
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable) **

Screening Begins: Screening will begin immediately with preference given to applicants who apply by February 1, 2022; the position will be open until filled.

**NOTE: Although copies of transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, all job offers are contingent upon verification of highest degree.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact Information
Name: Nikolas Caoile
Title: Search Committee Chair
Email: Nikolas.Caoile@cwu.edu
Website: https://www.cwu.edu/music/

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.
Conditions of Employment
Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21.14.1 , CWU employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified if/when a job offer is made. Information about medical and religious accommodations are available here: www.cwu.edu/hr/ . Failure to meet the vaccination policy (or approval of a medical or religious accommodation) will result in revocation of the offer.

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

The conditions of employment with Central Washington University are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Central Washington University and United Faculty of Central, University policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement may be found here: http://www.cwu.edu/hr/labor-relations/ufc .