The Paul T. Plew School of Music at TMUS seeks an experienced instrumental conductor and teacher to aid it in glorifying Christ through passionate pursuit of musical excellence.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serve as music director and conductor of the University Orchestra and string and wind ensembles.
• Teach in other areas of the music curriculum as suited/experienced, for a total load (equivalent) of twelve units per semester (See below under “Education and Experience” for potential areas).
• Oversee the instrumental music program, including supervising the formation/training of additional ensembles as required in the context of a growing student body.
• Collaborate with music faculty and staff members to recruit talented performers as music majors as well as participants in instrumental ensembles.
• Advise majors and share in normal departmental and institutional administrative work.

Qualifications:

• Experienced instrumental conductor and teacher with a proven track record of recruiting players and developing post-secondary instrumental ensembles, including concert programming/production and touring.
• Completed doctorate in music or music education with specialization in instrumental conducting, education, or performance; or in composition/theory (ABD considered).
• Active participation in regional and/or national professional instrumental and/or music education organizations.
• Background/aptitude/experience teaching in other areas of the music curriculum, e.g., K-12 music education, composition/theory, applied instrumental study (i.e., in addition to conducting and instrumental ensembles).
• Evidences a growing, vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrates commitment to the doctrinal position of TMUS, whole-heartedly embracing the university’s mission, vision, core values, and educational goals.
• Manifests a mature Christian lifestyle through active involvement in a conservative evangelical local church.
• Exhibits a desire to minister, to serve others in varied capacities, and to mentor students in Christlike humility and lifelong learning.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff members, administrators, donors, external colleagues (in church, K-12, college-level, professional, and community organizations), and other community members from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, & ethnic backgrounds.
• Employs strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Exercises confidentiality, good judgment, and discernment, consistently applying biblical/theological thinking to decision-making.
• Successfully passes a background investigation.

About The Master's University

The mission of The Master’s University is to empower students for a life of enduring commitment to Christ, biblical fidelity, moral integrity, intellectual growth and lasting contribution to the Kingdom of God worldwide. Since 1927, The Master's University has transformed young people to have an impact for Christ in the world. Committed faculty and staff pour their lives into students, teaching every subject with a biblical worldview. We hold firm to the sufficiency, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture in our uncompromising commitment to Christ and Scripture. TMU not only compels students to academic achievement and professional excellence, but we develop wisdom, establish convictions, and produce leaders in every student. Each graduate is set on the path to success with the skills and perspective to do all they do for the honor of our great God.

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