Department/Organization
204241 - Music
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
The University of Alabama J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences School of Music seeks an innovative and dynamic tenure-track faculty member in choral music education with proven achievement as a choral educator and a demonstrated record of successful research.
Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences School of Music seeks an innovative and dynamic tenure-track faculty member in choral music education with proven achievement as a choral educator and a demonstrated record of successful research. The ideal candidate has expertise in teaching, mentoring, and inspiring current and future choral educators and singers. A demonstrated commitment to the role of highly trained conductor-educators in the 21st century should be an active part of the candidate’s background and experience. Candidates should show ability and desire to empower, advocate for, and value a broad range of students as shown through pedagogy, mentoring, and related activities.
The successful candidate will:
• Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level choral methods and music education courses
• Conduct a choral ensemble
• Supervise choral student interns
• Actively recruit for the undergraduate and graduate choral music education degree programs
• Work closely with the music education and choral faculty
• Maintain an active scholarly profile
• Advise students and direct student research
• Serve on department and college-level committees
Other areas of teaching and conducting may include:
• Other duties consistent with the candidate’s interests and expertise
• Continue the development of a national and international reputation as a consummate choral conductor-educator and pedagogue, consistent with the expectations of a comprehensive School of Music at a major research institution
There will be a preliminary Zoom screening of selected applicants. Selected applicants should be prepared to submit a representative research manuscript or a sample of scholarly writing that demonstrates research and academic writing potential. Following Zoom screenings, selected candidates will be informed about in-person interviews. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 31.
The University of Alabama Music Education Program prepares future teachers to bring music into school-aged people’s lives. The training offered through the School of Music supports students as they acquire mastery of skills needed to thrive as a music educator in the 21st century. Music Education students participate in the finest ensembles in the region and are supported through generous opportunities to practice their craft in the university environment and in the K-12 classroom.
The University of Alabama Choral Program is known for promoting choral excellence and community through building individual and ensemble musicianship. Rooted in a foundation of pedagogy, students involved in the UA Choral Program experience firsthand the transformative power of singing together. The comprehensive choral area is positive, education-centered, and progressive in all areas of the choral arts, including pedagogy, programming, and curriculum.
The mission of The University of Alabama School of Music is to preserve and enhance the best traditions in our rich and varied musical heritage by providing a comprehensive music program that serves the educational and artistic needs of the community, state, region, and beyond through teaching, performing, scholarship, and service.
Minimum Qualifications
• A PhD in Music Education is required (ABD will be considered with degree conferral in hand by August 15, 2027)
• A strong record as an effective choral educator with at least three years of full-time teaching experience in the secondary (middle/high school) choral classroom
• Demonstrated achievement in scholarly/creative activities, with a defined record of successful research productivity
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience recruiting students • A record of developing and maintaining vibrant connections with K-12 educators
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
• Cover Letter • Curriculum Vitae • Contact Information for 4 References (upload reference list) • Required Supporting Materials (upload PDF with links for Supporting Materials as “Additional Document ”): -20-minute Choral Ensemble Rehearsal Video (unedited) -20-minute Classroom Teaching Video (unedited) Departmental Contacts: Ken Ozzello, Director of Bands at kozzello@ua.edu & Morgan Luttig, Director of Choral Activities at mluttig@ua.edu
About the Division/College/School
The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.
As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.
With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.
The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.”
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
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