Faculty in Music
May 2026
Reports to: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Description:
The Department of Music at Simpson University invites applications for a full-time faculty member (rank open and to be assignedbased on qualifications) beginning Fall 2026.. This faculty member will teach in-person courses that may include: Music Technology andRecording, Music History, Music Theory (with lab), Introduction to Music, Studio Class (in guitar, piano, vocal, and/or others), SimpsonChorale, and Symphonic Choir, among others. A commitment to the integration of faith into teaching, scholarship, and service at a Christianliberal arts institution is an essential quality of Simpson University faculty. Beyond teaching responsibilities, this position will also beresponsible for recruiting students with the expectation of growing Simpson’s music program through a focus on Worship Arts and CommercialMusic in alignment with the University’s mission.
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Music or related disciplinepreferred; Masters degree required
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate students
- Demonstrated ability or potentialto engage in both internal and external recruiting for the Music program
- Evidence of teaching excellence utilizing a variety ofteaching modalities
- Experience working with a diverse student population and a commitment to inclusion and equity
- Apersonal commitment to Christ and ability to integrate faith into teaching, scholarship, and service at a Christian liberal arts institution
- Promising research agenda that supports undergraduate education is desirable
- Experience in recording technologies (such asLogic, ProTools, Ableton, etc.) preferred
General Expectations:
- Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrantChristian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
- Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
- Maintain lifestyle in accordance with SimpsonUniversity Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
- Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
- Properlyexercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance ofjob duties
- Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
- Supervises employeesin accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
- Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respectiveuniversity area
- Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the President
EssentialFunctions:
- Teach 12 units of undergraduate courses each fall and spring semester
- Prepare and teach undergraduateintroductory and upper-level music courses
- Utilize Canvas for course management and delivery of content
- Advise and mentorundergraduate students in the music major and minor as well as undeclared students
- Provide department leadership for curriculumdesign, assessment for degree program, and student recruitment
- Serve on faculty committees
- Attend meetings andprofessional development activities
- Ensure the timely completion of assessments, grades, and other reports
- Provideadministration for the Music department, including assigning adjunct instructors, determining annual program course schedule, engaging indepartment recruiting efforts, and other administrative duties expected of department chairs
- Provide music leadership for selectUniversity worship experiences (e.g. chapel services, Convocation, Commencement, etc.)
Physical Requirements: -
Job Title:
Faculty in Music
Typical Working Conditions:
(Describe environment including exposure toheat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)
Indoors in controlled environment; may be exposed to chemicals and fumesassociated with biology and chemistry labs
Equipment Used:
(List all manual and automated equipment used in thecourse of performing essential functions.)
Computer, copier/printer, mouse, keyboard, standard biology/chemistry lab equipment
Essential Physical Tasks:
(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for longperiods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)
Sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standingwhile presenting information, setting up equipment for lab exercises
