Faculty - Director of Instrumental Activities

About the role

The Department of Music and Theatre at Bethel University (IN) is seeking applications for a full-time faculty member in Music starting August 2025. Bethel is an intentionally Christ-centered institution which hires faculty who demonstrate a strong Christian faith. The successful candidate will oversee the development and administration of applied instrumental music faculty and will likely teach a combination of the following: Music History, Music Theory, and World Music. The successful candidate will also serve as director for at least two instrumental ensembles each semester, which may be selected from the following: Chamber Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching/Pit Band. Other possible teaching assignments may include Applied Music, depending on candidate's areas of specialization and departmental need.

Responsibilities

• Twelve load hours of teaching undergraduates each semester
• Advising students
• Serving on committees
• Engaging students in undergraduate research (additional strength)

Requirements

• Terminal degree in music is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in the leadership of music ensembles in higher education
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in higher education

Application Process

All interested candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

• Online faculty application
• Cover letter addressing specific duties of the position
• Curriculum vita
• Video samples of the following:
• Rehearsal video of Orchestra or Wind Ensemble (10-15 minutes)
• Performance video of Orchestra or Wind Ensemble (10-15 minutes)

- Statement of Faith

- Statement of Educational Philosophy, concerning the integration of faith and learning

- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts will be needed before hiring

About Bethel University

The mission of Bethel University, affiliated with the Missionary Church denomination, is to be a community of learners building lives of commitment for leadership in the Church and world. Bethel's liberating academic programs challenge the mind, enlarge the vision, and equip the whole person for lifelong service.

Bethel University

Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).