Malone University

Program in Music

Music Faculty Job Description

Position: Coordinator of Worship Arts (part-time)

Starting date: Spring 2025

Overview: Malone University seeks a Coordinator of Worship Arts who would, in collaboration with music program director, provide leadership for a new worship arts major, providing curricular oversight, coordination of recruitment efforts, and guidance for student musicians.

Responsibilities

- Provide leadership for the new worship arts major, including curricular oversight and recruiting students for the program.

- Develop and lead a worship arts ensemble

- Provide worship services off campus in conjunction with admissions recruitment efforts at local Christian high schools, churches, and youth related events

- Develop relationships with church leaders and youth pastors to create opportunities for the worship arts ensemble to perform and connect with potential students.

- Utilize the worship arts ensemble to perform at admissions events, prospective student days, and other recruitment activities to showcase the program and attract new students.

- Represent Malone when the worship arts ensemble tours

- Contribute to music program curriculum related to the major

- Teach courses related to the program and advise students in the program

Qualifications

- Credentials: a master's degree or higher in music, ministry, or related field

- Experience: developing and leading worship arts ensembles, leading worship music in various settings, and proficiency with keys/piano and guitar, additional proficiency in percussion would be an advantage.

About the Music Program

The music program at Malone offers three majors – BA in Worship Arts, BSE in Music Education, and a traditional BA in Music. The program also supports several music ensembles, including chorale, symphonic band, jazz band, worship arts, chamber choir, and steel pan, and various focused ensembles for music majors and any students interested in participating in music ensembles and lessons.

Application Process

Application materials should include:

(1) completed Malone University adjunct faculty employment application form

(2) letter of application

(3) Curriculum Vitae/Resume

(4) Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt: Malone

University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic

disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ.

Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (750 words or fewer) in which you: ● Discuss your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Community

Agreement. ● Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community.

(5) Statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline (750 words or

fewer)

(6) Names and contact information for three professional references

(7) Statement of teaching philosophy

Application Process:

Application materials should be submitted to:

James Brownlee, Associate Provost

Malone University

2600 Cleveland Ave NW

Canton OH 44709-3897

Email to: provost@malone.edu

Review of applications will begin Monday, September 23. Applications will be reviewed until

the position is filled.

Malone University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity.

This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees and applicants for admission or

employment, in all university programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on

race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Malone

University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons who will

enhance the racial and gender diversity of the department.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, faith statement and resume with three references to jobs@malone.edu.
Fill out the Employment Application
The employment application is a fillable pdf. Please complete the application, print and sign (no electronic signatures accepted), then send to jobs@malone.edu.

Malone University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees and applicants for admission or employment, in all university programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Malone University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Job Type: Part-time

Ability to Commute:

Canton, OH 44709 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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