Assistant Professor and Coordinator for Music Education, Luther College

Luther College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor and Coordinator for Music Education to begin Fall 2010. Doctorate required by September 1, 2010; doctorate in music education preferred. The Departments of Music and Education seek dynamic candidates who are strong musicians with enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment to guide a highly regarded music education program. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a record of successful teaching in the public schools, including K-12 general music; excellent musicianship; scholarly research; excellent writing skills; and competency or certification in Kodaly, Orff, and/or Dalcroze pedagogies. Candidates with teaching experience at the college level and experience in preparing and observing student teachers and pre-service teachers are preferred. In addition to a six course teaching load in music education courses, responsibilities include advising music education students and attending meetings and collaborating between the Departments of Education and Music. For further information see http://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/openings/.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of effective teaching to: Odette Bruneau, Associate Professor, Education Department, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101. Review of applications begins December 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. An AA/EEO employer; women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.