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http://www.macuniversity.edu/Assets/MACU/Documents/Academics/Faculty/Worship%20and%20Music%20Job%20Announcement%20Sp%2012.pdf

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Announcement for Full-Time Faculty Position

Worship & Music Faculty (Rank Open)

Position Description:

This is a full-time faculty position, beginning January 1, 2012. Salary is commensurate with experience and degree held at the time of appointment. The faculty member will teach on average 24 undergraduate credit hours an academic year, which includes preparing syllabi, teaching, and evaluating instructional outcomes of assigned courses. The faculty member will serve as the faculty advisor for students in the Worship and Music program. The faculty member will attend committee and faculty meetings, and maintain regular office hours. Full-time faculty are expected to pursue professional development appropriate to the field in which they are hired, in this case worship and music ministry; and be involved in church and community service opportunities.

Qualifications:

Ideal: Ph.D., D.Min., D.W.S., or D.M., or a related academic discipline; teaching experience, and church ministry experience.

Minimum: Masters degree in Music, 5 years church ministry experience, and minimal teaching experience.

The candidate must be able to teach across the wide breadth of worship and music related disciplines (i.e. music theory, music appreciation, worship technology, theology of worship, piano or guitar), and demonstrate currency on issues and trends as they relate to worship and the church.

A high value of Mid-Atlantic Christian University is the practice of ministry. Therefore, the candidate must be one who has proven him/herself in extensive and successful worship and music ministry.

The applicant must be experientially and theologically committed to the Stone-Campbell faith tradition, and in full agreement with the school’s doctrinal statement.

Other Responsibilities:

The candidate must possess a mature Christian faith and be able to demonstrate teaching competence, scholarly ability and be knowledgeable in his/her discipline. One must be able to contribute to the well being and advancement of an academic Christian community by integrating scholarship with the community’s faith tradition. The candidate must be a person of virtuous character and lifestyle who is willing to invest him/herself in the holistic development of students. The candidate must be committed to both ministerial and discipleship training in a Christian college context.

Application Process:

Send (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial copies of all transcripts, (4) a list of four references (three professional and one spiritual) whom the university may contact, and (5) a brief statement relating how the applicant has integrated or intends to integrate a Christian Theistic Worldview in the teaching-learning process. All materials may be sent to Dr. Kevin W. Larsen, VP Academic Affairs, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, 715 N. Poindexter Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Materials may also be sent via email: kevin.larsen@macuniversity.edu

Applications without each of the five aforementioned components will not be reviewed. The application process remains open until the position is filled. To learn more about Mid-Atlantic Christian University, visit the web site at www.macuniversity.edu.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University, a private, faith based, four year college is committed to equality of educational opportunity and will not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, or prior military service. Federal guidelines (Sections 702-703 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act) clearly recognize the right of church related institutions to seek personnel who will support the goals of the institution. Being a student or employee at Mid-Atlantic Christian University requires a commitment and lifestyle consistent with the institution’s mission and values.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University is accredited by:

The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees.

How to apply:

http://www.macuniversity.edu/Assets/MACU/Documents/Academics/Faculty/Worship%20and%20Music%20Job%20Announcement%20Sp%2012.pdf