Summary
A full-time faculty position in Church Music. The School of Music at Kentucky Christian University services students who pursue careers in music education, music performance, music business, and church music (worship).
Qualification Standards
Education Graduate degree in Church Music, Worship, or equivalent; doctoral work preferred
Experience 3-5 years experience as a full-time music minister (preferred).
Values The successful candidate must be sympathetic with the mission and purpose of Kentucky Christian University and enthusiastically support the University’s core values. The candidate must value opportunities for association with colleagues in the profession and with professional associations at the state and national level.
Conditions of Employment
1. Full-time position on a nine-month contract.
2. Salary and faculty rank based on credentials and professional experience.
3. Benefits information may be obtained by contacting KCU's Human Resource Office (Mr. Terry Yankey, tly@kcu.edu, 606-474-3222).
4. All full-time KCU faculty are required to be active member of a congregation in the Stone-Campbell tradition (e.g. Christian Church/Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in church music and worship, and overseeing music ministry internships. Must be qualified/ capable of conducting either choral or instrumental ensembles and teaching private lessons in voice or instrumental music as well. The needs of the Worship Arts program, as well as the expertise among the music faculty, will determine the exact duties assigned to the successful candidate.
2. Serve on two committees.
3. Participation in faculty meetings
4. Full-time faculty are expected and supported to continue their own professional development as teachers in their discipline.
5. Encouraged to be actively involved with students outside of the classroom in spiritual as well as academic and social activities.
6. The faculty member will have a passion for the integration of Christian faith and music in his/her teaching.
7. Maintain and comply with all policies, rules, and regulations included in the KCU Staff handbook and Faculty handbook.
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, a complete file must include:
1. letter of interest;
2. a current resume/vitae;
3. a completed Kentucky Christian University academic application (available at www.kcu.edu);
4. Three confidential current professional letters of references;
5. Complete official copies of transcripts verifying all degrees and coursework.
Send all materials to:
Dr. Wes Golightly
Kentucky Christian University
100 Academic Pkwy
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-3221
wgolightly@kcu.edu
Effective Date of Employment August 2010, POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED .
Kentucky Christian University practices equal opportunity policies in both admissions and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, sex, color, age, or handicap (consistent with Section 702 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act which deals with exemptions for religious corporations with respect to employment of individuals with specific religious convictions).
About Kentucky Christian University:
KCU is a small institution located in north-eastern Kentucky, associated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. It is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and offers degrees in Bible/Ministry, Nursing, Social Work, Music, Teacher Education, Business, Humanities, and Psychology.
KCU is located in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Three state parks are located less than a half-hour’s drive from the campus. Students regularly attend cultural enrichment activities in Ashland, Kentucky and in Huntington, West Virginia, as well as in Cincinnati, Ohio and Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky.
[6/7/2010]
