What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collaborative Piano and Director of the Bennett Technology Lab position at East Texas Baptist University?
Position:
Collaborative Piano and Director of the Bennett Technology Lab
Description:
East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, career-track position in Collaborative Piano and Director of the Bennett Technology Lab. The position begins August 2025 and responsibilities will include serving as an accompanist for the Department of Music and Theatre Arts; accompanying music majors taking applied lessons in voice and wind instruments; serving as the accompanist for special music events and productions, including musical theatre and opera productions, and special performances for Trustees, donors; supervision of the Bennett Technology Lab; proficiency with typical office administrative programs and equipment (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and with music technology (e.g. music notation programs, music theory/ear training programs, audio/video editing). The candidate must be able to train and work effectively with a staff of student workers who will be assigned a wide variety of assignments related to the work of the Lab.
Qualifications:
ETBU seeks a qualified individual with a master’s degree in collaborative piano, piano performance, or music education (doctorate preferred). Candidates should have teaching experience and a record of professional involvement. Candidates must have a strong commitment to academic scholarship and teaching, as well as the ability to communicate well with students and colleagues. Candidates must possess an appreciation and commitment to teach in Christian higher education through the integration of biblical faith and learning.
Christian Commitment:
The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation.
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church. Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events. Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.
The University:
East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT), ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as well as the Resolution on Sexual Ethics (2009) and the Resolution on Transgender Issues (2015) as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission, governance, and policy. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.
Applications:
- Complete the university application using the "Apply" button, and upload the following documents:
- Letter of Application
- Personal Testimony of Christian Faith
- Curriculum Vita
- Statement of Philosophy of Teaching which includes an articulation of a personal approach to the integration of biblical faith and learning through a Christian worldview
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (Academic Affairs, East Texas Baptist University, One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX 75670-1498 or to academicaffairs@etbu.edu)
For additional information contact:
Dr. Douglas Lockard, Dean
School of Communication and Performing Arts
903-923-2167
dlockard@etbu.edu
