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Title : College Faculty : Music (open rank)
Department / Location : Music, Elsah IL
Organizational Relationships : Reports to Music Department Chair, Creative Arts and Communication Division Head, Dean of Academics, College President
Summary : Teaches a full course load in Music, including courses in the core music sequence, and directs a vocal or instrumental ensemble. Teaches general education courses and performance-related subjects, as needed, to enrich the liberal arts music curriculum. Additional duties include advising students, on-going professional development, serving on campus-wide committees, contributing in and modeling scholarship, assessment of academic programs, supporting Principia activities, and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia's mission as outlined in Education at The Principia. Music : The Music department will be part of the newly formed Center for Arts and Creative Engagement, which also includes Performing Arts and Art Art History. You will be a primary contributor to delivering on Principia's academic vision :
Principia College's academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world."
Who We Are
At our award-winning pre-K-12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education-blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia's team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.
At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation's oldest student-run public affairs conference.
Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Work Performed - Essential Duties
- Teaches 18-21 SH per year of undergraduate music courses per academic year
- Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia's mission
- Supports metaphysically the mission and goals of the institution and its operations
- Maintains office hours
- Meets with students for academic advising, conferences, and academic support
- Works actively with others in performing the general business and decision making of the department and academic division
- Assists in departmental work, including assessment, program review, and development of curriculum
- Teaches courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education
- Teaches a variety of core required Music and ensemble courses, as needed
- Teaches additional undergraduate general education music courses as needed.
- Teaches additional undergraduate elective courses in areas as determined by candidate's experience
- Supports student capstones and undergraduate performance in areas of expertise
- Supports the Music Department by participating in scheduled department events such as recitals, concerts, admissions weekends, etc.
- Collaborates with colleagues, department chair, and division head regarding curriculum, including class scheduling and department offerings
Additional Duties :
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Minimum Qualifications :
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range for this position : $58,951 - $86,081 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Initial offers for salary are based on ranges based on specific discipline and rank.
In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes :
Equal Opportunity
Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.
In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia-as an institution with a religious mission-gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.
Salary : $58,951 - $86,081
