What are the responsibilities and job description for the Limited Term Faculty in Voice and Aural Skills position at Georgia College & State University?
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom
Department Information
The Department of Music offers a wide range of opportunities for students to master the principles, skills and techniques necessary to be successful in the Performing Arts, Music Education, Music Therapy and other Music fields. Our program provides a competitive advantage to students as they seek entry into the larger community.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to teach Applied Voice and Aural Skills to Music majors and minors.
All Music faculty actively collaborate as Soloists and Chamber musicians; establish active connections with regional and national college instructors; participate in recruiting and retaining outstanding students to the Music program; actively promote collaborative relationships across the university; advance department, college, and university goals by supporting the academic environment for the students at the university; and perform other duties assigned according to experience, expertise or departmental needs.
Responsibilities
' Teach Applied Voice to Music majors and minors
' Teach Aural Skills as part of the Music Theory sequence
' Teach related Voices classes to Music majors and minors
' Contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical first-year (GCSU1Y) or second-year seminar (GCSU2Y) courses or Music Civilization
' Occasionally supervise senior recitals
All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the dedication and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
Faculty - Professional Development -
All faculty are expected to develop in their profession. Some examples of professional development activities include the following:
- attending conferences,
- presenting at professional meetings,
- applying for grants,
- participating in professional organizations, and
- publishing in appropriate venues.
Faculty - Service to Institution -
Support departmental programs and efforts at recruiting majors; attend and encourage students to attend co-curricular activities organized by the department.
All faculty contribute service to the Institution. Service could include:
' Committee memberships and offices
' Program development
' Participation in special programs or projects
' Other service in the institution
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Masters in Voice Pedagogy or Voice Performance; ABD or Doctorate Preferred.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))
Preferred Qualifications
Faculty who demonstrates an understanding of Georgia College & State University's mission and who are enthusiastic about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.
Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in teaching collegiate level applied lessons
- Experience teaching aural skills
- Experience working with students in a liberal arts setting
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Involvement in student-focused extra-curricular activities that foster language learning, scholarly activity and university or community service. Involvement in teaching interdisciplinary courses.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.
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