Duties & Responsibilities:
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Teach applied voice lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate music majors
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Direct one choral ensemble including rehearsal planning, performance preparation, and student evaluation
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Teach undergraduate coursework in choral conducting, choral literature, and choral sequencing
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Maintain regular office hours and provide mentorship to assigned students as appropriate
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Collaborate with music faculty in support of student recruitment, auditions, juries, recitals, and ensemble performances
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Participate in departmental meetings and other teaching-related activities as requested
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Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress
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This position is teaching-centered, therefore there is no expectation of service
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Other duties as assigned
Department Overview:
The Department of Music at Arkansas State University offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment as a fully accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Music. Within all degree offerings (BM, BME, BMI, MM, and MME), students benefit from individualized instruction, extensive ensemble participation, performance opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and close mentorship from faculty who are dedicated to their artistic, academic, and professional development. The department is committed to fostering excellence, creativity, and lifelong engagement with music while preparing graduates to become performers, educators, industry professionals, and leaders in their communities
About Arkansas State University:
Arkansas State University (A-State), founded in 1909, is the second largest university in Arkansas and serves over 17,000 students. As a Carnegie Research 2 institution and the premier university of the mid-South, A-State is committed to teaching, research, and service. Located in Jonesboro, A-State offers a vibrant campus life with a diverse student body and a strong tradition of student-focused instruction. With more than 150-degree programs, including robust online offerings, A-State combines world-class research with academic excellence and is a catalyst for progress in the Delta and Mid-South region.
About Jonesboro:
Jonesboro is the regional hub of Northeast Arkansas for healthcare, entertainment, business and industry. It is the 5th largest city in Arkansas with a population of approximately 85,000. The Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) encompasses nearly 140,000 people. The A-State campus is centrally located in Jonesboro with the thriving downtown entertainment sector to the west and the growing Hilltop area to the east. Jonesboro provides convenient access to major markets via interstate and four-lane highways. Memphis, TN (1 hour), Little Rock, AR (2 hours), St. Louis, MO (4 hours), and Nashville, TN (4 hours).
