Belmont Faculty Fellowship Program 2025- College of Music & Performing Arts
We are now accepting applications for a qualified Belmont Faculty Fellowship Program 2025- College of Music & Performing Arts at Belmont University.
Employment Type Faculty
Internal Job CategoryNon-Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time
DepartmentOfc VP for Academic Excellence
Hours Primary Duties and
Responsibilities: The Faculty Fellow Program is a two-yearinitiative aimed at supporting new faculty members who have recently earned aPh.D. or terminal degree. The program focuses on helping faculty with minimalteaching experience build portfolios that promote hope, unity, and a sense ofbelonging in the classroom.
- Teach two to three courses per semester in the College assigned.
- Perform all functions related to the management of coursework in higher education, including:
creation of new curriculum, teaching in classroom or laboratory experiences, establishing assessment tools, and evaluation of coursework. - Conduct an original research project.
- Provide sound input as a faculty member in the assigned program.
- Abide by all relevant university and/or departmental procedures and policies.
- The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
As all Belmont undergraduates complete aninnovative general education program with significant interdisciplinarycomponents, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who candemonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course designand to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about theposition and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu.An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Responseto Belmont's Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the onlineapplication.
During the application process, applicants will beasked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-pageessay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices informyour support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching,research, and service philosophy.
Locatednear the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists ofnearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. TheUniversity is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as itscommitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focusedcommunity, Belmont's mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdomand a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduatestudy, 29 master's programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aimsto be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaderswho will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positionis filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete abackground check satisfactory to the University.
Required Qualifications:
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
- Form diverse leaders of character;
- Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;
- And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
- Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field
of study. - Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
- Ability to learn and apply instructional strategies and techniques.
- Willingness to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
- Ability to learn and function within the learning management system and relevant sections of and BannerWeb, Belmont University's online integrated database system for student grading.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
Required EducationDoctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is required.
Required ExperienceTeaching experience is preferred.
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
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