Chair of the Music Department

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - GLENDALE, ARIZONA

Address of Job Location: 1 W Firestorm Way, Glendale, AZ 85306

Job Summary:

The Chair of the Music Department will be a faculty member (rank commensurate with experience) who teaches courses in the music department. Instructors are responsible for the preparation and delivery of all course materials including the syllabus, lecture, and other course delivery preparation, as well as keeping attendance records.

Job Responsibilities:

The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diversity and levels of difficulty of the job.

To act as an advocate for the mission and vision of ACU and as the representative of the Music Department to ACU administration and outside constituencies.
To serve as a member of the faculty with regular teaching duties.
To meaningfully advance the recruitment of students and the growth of ACU’s Music program through coordination with ACU recruiting staff, attendance at recruiting events, communication with prospective students, and other methods.
To grow the vision of the ACU Music program
To manage the scheduling of classes, concerts, and events
To develop written syllabi and required course materials.
To evaluate the subject matter taught and maintenance of student records.
To prepare and grade exams.
To maintain office hours to advise and assist students.
To participate in departmental and university-wide meetings.
To provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff.
To participate in curriculum and program development and assessment.
Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of the College of Arts and Humanities and/or the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Job Requirements:

Applicants must possess a terminal degree (Ph.D., DMA, MFA) with an emphasis in music: i.e. performance, choral directing, music education, worship studies.
At least 5 years of experience teaching in a higher education setting
At least 2 years of experience in higher education administration
The position requires experience in and commitment to fostering a deep biblical worldview understanding of the study of music; specifically through integrating biblical worldview in the classroom and throughout the department’s curriculum, course development, classroom instruction, and faculty development.
Experience with various instructional delivery systems including integration of technology into coursework
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong written and oral presentation skills
Strong organizational skills
Evidence of a Christian commitment with interest in and ability to integrate orthodox biblical principles and learning

Expiration Date of Job Posting: July 31, 2025