Music Faculty

WILLIAMS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY - WALNUT RIDGE, ARKANSAS

Address of Job Location: 56 McClellan, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

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Job Summary:

Williams Baptist University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of
Fine Arts, beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence
in teaching, student mentorship, and Christian higher education. This position includes instruction and
support in key areas of the music program, with a focus on worship, piano, and potentially music theory/
history music depending on the candidate’s background.

Job Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

-Teach undergraduate courses in worship studies, including worship rehearsal techniques, worship songwriting and arranging, and related courses aligned with the music and worship curriculum.
-Teach Class Piano and provide private applied piano instruction.
-Provide musical leadership and mentorship to students preparing for worship ministry contexts.
-Serve as a collaborative pianist as needed for juries, recitals, and worship-related performances.
-Participate in departmental planning, assessment, student recruitment, and university service.
-Support chapel services and campus worship initiatives as appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities (as qualifications allow):

-Assist with choral ensembles, worship teams, and other music ministry activities.
-Participate in curriculum development for worship and church music studies.

Job Requirements:

-Master’s degree in music, worship studies, church music, or a related field required; terminal degree preferred.
-Demonstrated experience leading worship in local church or ministry settings.
-High level of proficiency in piano required; collaborative piano experience preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience in church music may be considered.
-College-level teaching experience or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

-Exceptional commitment to Christian higher education.
-Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to mentor, advise, and spiritually guide college students effectively.
-Proficiency in managing confidential information and student records appropriately.
-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administration, students, and external partners.
-A commitment to professional growth and to the mission and values of WBU.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: May 30, 2026