Piano Professor/Performing Artist

Tracking CodeF392 Job Description

Position Title: Piano Professor/Performing Artist

Position Tracking Number: F392

School/College: School of Music, College of the Arts

Department: Music Performance

Location: Azusa

About APU:

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus
on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is honored to have earned the status as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) for another year. This is a federal designation, granted to universities based on the percentage of Latino students enrolled and the quality of services provided. APU is 1 of only 7 Coalition of Christian Colleges & Universities institutions and 291 schools nationwide to earn this designation. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description:

The Azusa Pacific University Department of Music Performance invites applications for the full-time faculty position of Piano Professor and Performing Artist, starting fall 2020. The department offers graduate and undergraduate degrees to performance majors in Brass, Wind, or Percussion, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass and Voice.

The Department of Music Performance is housed within the School of Music in the College of the Arts. The College of the Arts focuses on exceptional artistic development and the incorporation of authentic Christian faith. These dual aspirations extend and enrich our influence on culture.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate applied lessons and other related courses suited to the candidate’s area of expertise in the field, i.e. chamber music, accompanying, piano pedagogy, or piano literature.

The faculty member will be to be an active performer, attend faculty meetings, advise students, serve on a committee, and participate in activities that benefit the University. In addition, the faculty member will actively engage in the recruitment of students.

Level: Rank Open

Qualifications and Experience

Doctorate in Music, preferably in piano performanceDemonstrated excellence in teaching and performanceDemonstrated success in recruitmentAbility to foster a positive learning environment for studentsAbility to work successfully with colleagues in a collaborative setting

Workload: Full-time

Hire Date: Fall 2020. Review of applications to begin on January 15, 2020 and will continue until position is filled.

Mental Demands:

Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Additional Information:

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Application Procedure:

To apply, visit http://www.apu.edu/cp/employment/. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Job Location Azusa, California, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular