Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Composition and Theory

Job overview

The Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Composition and Theory role is onsite in Shawnee, OK. Compensation is not specified. The faculty member supports Oklahoma Baptist University’s Division of Music and its undergraduate teaching, artistic development, and mentorship in a Christ-centered liberal arts environment. The professor teaches composition and music theory, mentors students, and contributes to recruitment, curriculum development, and creative or scholarly activity. Integrating faith and learning in instruction and artistic practice supports the university’s educational mission and students’ academic and professional development.

What you'll do

• Teach applied composition lessons, composition seminar and classes, and undergraduate theory courses
• develop student-centered teaching strategies integrating faith and learning
• advise and mentor students
• recruit music students
• collaborate on musical and academic experiences
• participate in curriculum development and assessment
• engage in creative and scholarly activity
• integrate Christian faith into instruction and artistic practice
• serve on committees
• support performances, composition projects, conferences, recitals, and career-readiness activities
• travel occasionally for recruitment and student opportunities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

music professor

composition

music theory

shawnee ok

oklahoma baptist university

undergraduate teaching

student mentorship

christian university

faith and learning

curriculum development

music recruitment

occasional travel

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental coverage with university premium contributions
• free life insurance
• optional vision and other ancillary benefits
• paid vacation and sick leave
• holidays and Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks
• 403(b)(9) employer matching opportunity for employees working at least half-time
• education benefits and other university perks.

Why this role

Requires a completed master’s degree in music or a closely related field; active involvement in a Christian church and alignment with the university’s statement of faith are required.

About the employer

Christian Career is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.