The Department of Music at Elmhurst College is seeking a full-time visiting faculty member to serve as Director of Music Education, supervise student teaching, and teach additional courses. This is a one-year position starting August 16, 2018, with possible renewal for a second year.

Essential Functions
. Administer all aspects of the Music Education program including curriculum development, student teaching, budget management, planning/administering events.
. Recruit students to the Music Department and serve as a liaison to high school/middle school music programs.
. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, music education courses, and student teaching supervision.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Music with at least one degree in Music Education. Prior teaching experience at the high school and/or college level required. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, professional and scholarly experience, and the ability to attract and retain students.

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Posting Date 01/22/2018
Closing Date 03/02/2018
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Department of Music at Elmhurst College is seeking a full-time visiting faculty member to serve as Director of Music Education, supervise student teaching, and teach additional courses. The Music Department offers degrees in Music, Music Education, Music Business, Music Performance, Theory/Composition, Jazz Studies and to nearly 200 students. There are 12 full time faculty and approximately 50 adjunct faculty. Questions can be directed to Dr. Peter J. Griffin, Music Department Chair, griffinp@elmhurst.edu. Application deadline is March 2, 2018. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Elmhurst College, an equal opportunity employer, seeks candidates with demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a multicultural campus community. Elmhurst College offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst College is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest's best values in higher education.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the College's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst College is an EO Employer. Elmhurst College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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