Music Faculty and Music Program Director

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Status

Full-Time

Time Period

40 hours/12 months

Available

July 1, 2026

Description

Music faculty position to teach undergraduate music courses, oversee the development of CIU’s music programs as music program director, and provide visionary leadership in launching and directing a CIU Pep Band to support campus spirit, athletic events, and community engagement. The successful candidate must be able to advance the evangelical Christian mission of the institution. The faculty member will advise music majors and collaborate with other faculty in administering goals, program development, and program activities. Teaching load is 24 semester hours annually.

Responsibilities

Teach up to 24 semester hours per year across music, music ed, worship arts, applied lessons, ensembles etc.
Advise students in music, music ed, and worship arts as needed fostering musical excellence and spiritual growth
Recruit, organize and oversee the CIU Pep Band, for performances at athletic and campus events.
Coordinate music adjunct faculty and music lesson instructors
Interact with prospective students as needed
Endorse and model professional standards and proficiencies
Serve on committees as assigned within the university
Assist regularly with assessment of CIU’s music curriculum
Participate in faculty meetings at the college and university level; attend other appropriate events including chapel, conferences, and student events
Yearly affirm the institution’s mission, doctrinal position, community standards, and CIU’s position on human origins (Faculty Guide)

Qualifications

Experience teaching college music related courses
Ability to teach effectively at the college level
Ability to supervise music education student teachers preferred
Competency in utilizing learning management tools and classroom technology
Ability to use technology effectively in teaching as appropriate
An understanding of the needs and trends associated with traditional college age students
Commitment to CIU’s mission and vision
Commitment to live within the standards of the CIU community
Minimum master’s degree in music from an accredited university
Preference given to individuals with an earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.)

Benefits

CIU provides a benefits package that includes:

Health Plan;
401(k) plan with match opportunity;
Employer provided group life insurance;
Long term disability insurance;
Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave;
Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate.