The Department of Performing Arts at Marian University-Indianapolis seeks qualified, dynamic, and outgoing applicants for the position of a non-tenure track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities in the Music Program. Candidates should be able to administer all aspects of the choral program including artistic direction, budget management, student personnel, planning events, tours, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will develop a rapport with local high school directors, recruit music majors, and build the music program. Teaching responsibilities include choral ensembles, choral conducting, choral techniques, and choral methods as well as other courses related to choral music education and/or the expertise of the candidate and possibly applied lessons. The candidate will work closely with other faculty to put on several concerts each year including the High School Catholic Choral Festival. The successful candidate will oversee the choral program.

Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage in research, scholarship, and other professional activities.

• Mentor students through advising, research, and internship opportunities.
• Participate in the life of the campus and university service, including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Teaching load dependent on needs of the department and expertise of the candidate.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Evidence of capacity for effective teaching in higher education.

• Potential for ongoing research, publication, and activity in professional associations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.
• The ability to create new ideas and build a program.The successful candidate will not be afraid to try new things and work closely with local high school programs.

Marian University is located within 10 minutes of downtown Indianapolis, Marian University is one of the nation's preeminent Catholic institutions of higher learning and ranks in the Top 25 of US News & World Report's list of Midwest Region colleges, as well as Money magazine's list of Top 10 schools in Indiana "For Your Money". Marian University was founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, and the Franciscan Values that the Sisters ingrained into the university's culture are still prevalent today. The university has experienced tremendous growth in the past 10 years under the leadership of President Daniel J. Elsener, including the opening of the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013 – the state's first new medical school in 110 years. Marian University's football team has captured the NAIA national championship in 2012 and 2015 in 9 years of existence. Marian University is also home to the most successful collegiate cycling program in the nation, which currently holds 45 national titles.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a letter of application, a current CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a sample of scholarly work. All applications should be submitted to hr@marian.edu.

Marian University is an EOE