Assistant/Associate Professor of Music in Music Theory and Piano

Expectation and Condition of Employment

Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.

Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.

Mission Statement

Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University

We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard
Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

• Centered on Christ   (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)
• Focused on Community   (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)
• Called to Service   (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)
• Committed to Excellence   (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)
• Dedicated to Stewardship   (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.

If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements
• a resume or CV (curriculum vitae)
• unofficial transcripts, and
• a completed HPU Employment Application

Job Summary

Teach a full load (equivalent of 24-27 credit hours per academic year and must maintain a minimum of seven office hours per each fall and spring semester) of university courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Dean, School of Music and Fine Arts.

1. Teaches one or more subjects within the Department of Music's prescribed curriculum with a primary focus in music theory, private applied piano, and class piano
2. Prepares and delivers lectures and other instruction to students
3. Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments
4. Stimulates class discussions
5. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations
6. Performs related duties such as advising students on academic and vocational curricula
7. Serves on faculty committees as assigned
8. Develops and provides innovative instruction in music theory, private applied piano, and class piano
9. Assesses and reports student achievement validly and reliably
10. Mentors’ music majors
11. Participates in and contribute to the University community
12. Delivers academic advising to undergraduate students in music
13. Participates in music juries, sophomore assessments, recitals, recital hour, and studio class
14. Participate in collaborative music projects

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Integration of Faith in the Classroom - Displays a proven record of integrating Faith into his/her discipline and the willingness to continue doing so in a manner consistent with the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values
2. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data, designs work flows and procedures
3. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well problem solving as part of a group, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
4. Project Management – Develops effective project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and budget, and manages project team activities effectively
5. Technical Skills – Assesses their own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, and strives to build knowledge and skills continuously, shares expertise with others
6. Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations effectively, solicits feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance promptly and effectively, meets the commitments they make to others
7. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict without blaming others, consistently maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting them, keeps their emotions under control, remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
8. Oral Communications – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, demonstrates effective group presentation skills, participates actively in meetings
9. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively, edits their work for correct spelling and grammar, varies their writing style as needed, presents numerical data effectively, is able to read and interpret written information effectively
10. Teamwork – Balances the needs of the team and individual responsibilities effectively, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts the success of the team above their own interests, is able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, supports everyone's efforts to succeed
11. Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism, inspires respect and trust and motivates others to perform well, mobilizes others to fulfill the University’s Mission Statement while embracing the University’s Core Values, provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates, exhibits self-confidence and confidence in others, influences actions and opinions of others effectively, accepts feedback from others, gives appropriate recognition to others
12. Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans, communicates changes effectively, builds commitment and overcomes resistance effectively, prepares and supports those affected by change, monitors transition and evaluates results
13. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
14. Cost Consciousness – Works within their approved budget, develops and implements cost saving measures, conserves University resources
15. Ethics – Treats everyone with respect, keeps commitments, inspires others to trust them, works with integrity and ethically, upholds the University's Mission Statement and Core Values
16. University Support – Follows policies and procedures consistently, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, supports the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values, benefits the University through external community and professional activities, supports affirmative action and respects diversity
17. Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve the Institutional Priorities in the University’s Strategic Plan, understands the University’s strengths and weaknesses, analyzes the higher education market and competition effectively, identifies external threats and opportunities and adapts their strategy to changing conditions
18. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, if necessary, sets goals and objectives, organizes and schedules other people and their tasks, develops realistic action plans
19. Professional Development - Is involved in on-going professional development activities to remain current in his/her chosen teaching discipline
20. Attendance/Punctuality – Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments on time
21. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds effectively to their supervisor’s direction, takes responsibility for their own actions and keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
22. Structure and Planning – Structures courses and prioritizes and plans lectures and classroom activities to give students the best opportunity for learning and critical thinking, uses time efficiently and organizes and schedules student’s tasks appropriately, develops realistic action plans for students
23. Creativity – Displays original thinking and creativity, develops partnerships with external constituents to provide students with learning experiences outside the classroom, develops innovative approaches and ideas and presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention
24. Use of Technology – Effectively uses current technology in teaching and is an advocate for the use of technology by peers and students to enhance learning

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

1. Education and Experience – Completed Master of Music degree with an emphasis in theory and/or composition from an accredited university with university teaching experience at the undergraduate level strongly preferred. Specialization and expertise in aural-skill development is highly desirable. Applicants with demonstrated skill as a collaborative pianist/accompanist and/or stylistic flexibility in classical, jazz and worship may also be privileged during the search
2. Language Skills - Must be able to read, write and converse effectively in English in order to follow the University's Administrative Policies and safely perform the essential duties of the job. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents in English, ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints, ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style, ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to University students, trustees, other employees and the public
3. Math Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and area, ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
4. Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems in English, ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases, ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
5. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a good working knowledge of commonly used Internet browsers; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Finale/Dorico, and ProTools or other recording software
6. License - Must be at least 21 years of age and maintain a valid Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle, including personally owned vehicles, on behalf of the University
7. Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
   1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
8. Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used to clean and/or renovate buildings and maintain the grounds of the University. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.