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- Employer
- Rider University
- Location
- Lawrenceville, NJ
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- Education, Teacher Education
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE OF THE ARTS OF RIDER UNIVERSITY, through its Westminster Choir College (WCC), announces an opening for a full-time, tenure track appointment in Music Education at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2020 on the University’s Lawrenceville campus. Music Education is the largest WCC undergraduate major. Masters programs include the M.M. in Music Education and the M.M.E. Upon invitation from the Department, well-qualified undergraduates may enroll in the 4+1 B.M. + M.M.E. program.
The successful candidate will lead the graduate program and teach graduate and undergraduate level courses in their area of expertise; advise students; supervise student teachers; supervise graduate-level research projects and theses; and contribute to scholarly research and professional leadership in the field.
Westminster Choir College of Rider University has an international reputation for excellence in choral performance and music education, including a strong commitment to critical pedagogy and social justice.
Position RequirementsRequired Qualifications
•A demonstrated background in music education with at least 4 years of experience teaching music in K-12 public or private schools
•Direct experience with at least some of the major pedagogical movements in music education is expected
•Demonstrated experience of progressive and innovative scholarship as evidence by publications, conference presentations and other appropriate activities
Preferred Qualifications
•Critical pedagogical, social justice, culturally responsive pedagogical, popular music pedagogical, urban music and community music
•Collegiate teaching particularly in graduate level
•Doctorate or ABD
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 385 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job related criteria.
All applicants must attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, a statement outlining your commitment to diversity, including evidence of their experience working with and teaching diverse students, a video of teaching, a current sample of scholarship, and names and contact information for three recent professional references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit all application materials by April 17, 2020.
The completion of a satisfactory background check is required.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy and Goals
- Teaching Video
- Current Sample of Scholarship
- Letter of Interest
- Commitment to Diversity and Evidence Working With and Teaching Diverse Students
- Other
Organization
Our History and Path Forward
Over a 150-year legacy does not happen by accident. Rider has always had a remarkable ability to adapt. Yet it is not our shistory alone that defines u, but our future-the ability rethink our vision in fundamental ways, and come together to grow our students and institution as never before. In that vision we reimage education as a vibrant, holistic experience, exciting and engaging in ways that go beyond classroom learning to real world.
Our Mission
Rider University welcomes students from throughout the region, across the nation, and around the world who seek to be challenged and supported as active members of our inclusive and vibrant living and learning community. Committed to student growth, transformation and leadership, we connect rigorous academic, artistic and professional programs of study with a rich array of learning experiences that engage students inside and outside the classroom. We prepare graduates to thrive professionally and to be lifelong independent learners and responsible citizens who embrace diversity, support the common good, and contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work.
Vision for Inclusive Excellence
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Strategic Initiatives
As an institution striving for inclusive excellence, we intentionally infuse efforts to promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of our campus, including:
How Rider promotes equity and inclusion
- Recruiting and retaining diverse students, faculty and staff
- Promoting a safe and welcoming physical environment and campus climate that garners a sense of belonging
- Facilitating cultural competency and understanding throughout the University community
- Developing equitable policies and practices
- Engaging proactively with the surrounding community
Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and the Wall Street Journal's Top U.S. College list.
Rider's leadership is committed to fulfilling our University mission statement and Rider Promise, advancing a vision for our future and sustaining academic excellence. Get to know our president, the cabinet and Board of Trustees.
Rider University welcomes partnerships with companies and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the professional development of their employees by making higher education more accessible and affordable.View Rider University's Plan for a safe, enriching and adaptive academic year. As the knowledge and understanding of the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve and new information becomes available, all relevant policies and plans will be updated as appropriate. Please check back frequently to stay informed.
- Website
- http://www.rider.edu/
- Telephone
- 609-896-5000
- Location
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2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville
New Jersey
08648
US
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