DIRECTOR OF INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES

Job Title: Director of Instrumental Activities Responsibilities: Oversee the Instrumental Music Division Lead and conduct the Houghton Wind Ensemble in multiple concerts each semester Lead and conduct the Houghton Symphony Orchestra in multiple concerts each semester Teach graduate instrumental conducting lessons and courses Teach one of the undergraduate conducting courses Teach courses in instrumental music education commensurate with successful candidate’s expertise and experience. Qualifications: Doctorate in either conducting or music education with a cognate in conducting Must have a minimum of 5 years successful secondary instrumental music teaching and be well versed in preparing future instrumental music educators Outstanding teacher and conductor Strong organizational skills Ability and desire to collaborate with colleagues Strong communication skills Also required is ability to help students form respectful attitudes and interactions with people who differ in abilities, attitudes, and cultural experience, with sensitivity to factors that affect our own assessment of others. Other important qualities for this position include a commitment to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching, a mature Christian faith, and an ability to integrate Christian faith into their teaching. Salary Range: $43,000-53,000 annually Deadline: January 15, 2025 To Apply: Visit https://www.houghton.edu/employment/faculty-openings/ and follow the PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS. Candidates who meet these qualifications will be required to submit a recent teaching sample video if they are being considered for an interview. The committee will provide specific instructions for submitting videos to qualifying candidates later in the process. For questions related specifically to this position, please contact Professor Clem, Dean of the Greatbatch School of Music: david.clem@houghton.edu

Salary : $43,000 - $53,000