Job Summary:
The Music Department is responsible for the effective development and deliver of the department’s curriculumand advising of department majors. The department focuses on quality teaching and student-centered learning. The candidate must possess theability to recruit talented major and non-major instrumental students to the music program and develop relationships with music educatorsthroughout the region.
Essential Functions:
- Support the mission, vision, and values of Bethel College
- Direct Wind Ensemble and Thresher Sound (indoor athletic/marching band)
- Teach conducting, music education methods, and techniquescourses
- Instruction in the areas, such as music technology or GE courses, if that is the candidate’s strength and interest
- Additional non-teaching duties include recruiting, advising, participation in faculty governance, and supervising and mentoringstudents in the college’s Employment Experiences program
- Mandatory reporter relating to Title IX and the Bethel College EqualOpportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures
- Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, andsuccessfully complete the responsibilities of the position
- Comply with Bethel College policies and procedures
Education& Experience:
- MM or MMEd required
- DMA or Ph.D. in music preferred
- Demonstrated experience leadinginstrumental ensembles
- Qualifications to teach music education courses
Required Qualifications:
- Interestin teaching and working with liberal arts students is required
- A history of successful recruiting at the college level
- Teaching experience in courses which support the music major are preferred
Physical Demands:
The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions ofthe position require:
- Minimal lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and reaching.
- Operates a computer and other officeproductivity machinery, such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, and printer for extended periods of time.
- Moving about toaccomplish tasks or moving from one classroom or building location to another.
- Ascending and descending stairs.
- Ability to perform tasks both sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to function well in a standard officesetting
- Medium/indoor work environment
Work Environment/Environmental Condition:
All the essentialjob functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/orability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor,subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor ordepartment head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.
