Morningside College invites applications for a position in Music Education, a tenure track appointment at the assistant professor level in the Department of Music.  Primary responsibilities include courses in the music education sequence and supervision of student teachers.  Teaching load will also include courses according to the candidate’s background and interest.  The successful candidate will show evidence of effective teaching at the elementary school level, a thorough knowledge of Orff and Kodály preferred, and an understanding of the pre-adolescent voice.  A masters degree is required, with doctorate preferred. Questions about this position may be addressed to Prof. Tim Watson, Chair, Music Education Search Committee (712-274-5207 or watson@morningside.edu).

Apply on-line only by submitting an e-mail to: facultysearch@morningside.edu entering Music Education Search in the subject line, and attaching in PDF or Microsoft Word files the following documents:  cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research interests, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching effectiveness).  Electronic submission of letters of recommendation should be sent to the e-mail address provided above. 

Additionally, applicants should send a DVD of the applicant teaching in a classroom setting to the following address:  Prof. Tim Watson, Chair, Music Education Search Committee, 1501 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106.