BUSEY CHAIR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND EL SISTEMA OKLAHOMA
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University with our partner program El Sistema Oklahoma seek a dynamic visionary leader to prepare future music educators and serve transformative social change in the community. Tenure-track, rank open. The successful candidate will teach courses in instrumental music education, supervise student teachers, recruit music education majors, and work closely with El Sistema Oklahoma in leading the faculty, creating and delivering professional development, devising and overseeing the implementation of the curriculum, teaching from the podium and overseeing annual data collection. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to participate in the university’s assessment program and in student recruiting and retention efforts for the school and the university, advise students, and will participate in faculty meetings and other university service endeavors. Effective teaching, scholarship and service are required for tenure and promotion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A PhD in Music Education, secondary school instrumental teaching experience, and a minimum of three years of university teaching experience required. Band specialist and experience with an El Sistema inspired program is preferred. Knowledge and experience in program development, professional development, curriculum design and a strong commitment to the teaching of undergraduate students is expected.
ABOUT THE WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC:
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music, an all-Steinway school, is a fully accredited institutional member of NASM with 32 full-time and 30 adjunct faculty members, 290 undergraduate and 65 graduate students. For more information, please go to www.okcu.edu/music.
ABOUT EL SISTEMA OKLAHOMA:
Launched in September 2013, El Sistema Oklahoma (ESO) is a free, non-profit after-school music program. There are nearly 240 students ranging from third grade through twelfth grade, who meet Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the school year. Children do not need any prior musical experience and are not required to audition to be a part of the program. Students receive daily instrument instruction and are placed in one of four orchestras. Our service focuses on enabling music and learning as a pathway to life-long success. For more information, please go to www.elsistemaok.org.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY:
Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The faculty of OCU are afforded a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to fit the needs of you and your family. Benefits offered include: health (medical, dental and vision) insurance, flexible spending accounts, university paid life insurance, university paid long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applicants will be asked to upload a Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial Transcripts, and a list of 3-5 references with contact information.
CONTACT:
DR. MATTHEW MAILMAN, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AND CHAIR, BUSEY CHAIR OF MUSIC EDUCATION SEARCH COMMITTEE, MMAILMAN@OKCU.EDU
DEADLINE:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS:
For complete information on this position, and to submit an application, please visit our website at:
Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity.
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