WBU News Professor of Music Education June 5, 2025 Williams Baptist University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Fine Arts, beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and Christian higher education. This position includes instruction and support in key areas of the music program, with a focus on
music education, piano, and potentially instrumental music depending on the candidate’s background. University DescriptionFounded in 1941, Williams Baptist University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The college is located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and has an average
enrollment of 500 students. Owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the University takes seriously its identity as a Christian institution in the Baptist tradition. Williams Baptist University exists to cultivate Christ-centered leaders who make a difference in their lifework. More information about the University’s history and mission can be reviewed on this website. Essential Functions:
Supervise music education interns and mentor them through the internship process in alignmentwith state and institutional standards. Teach Elementary and Secondary Methods and Materials courses for music education majors. Teach Class Piano and provide applied Private Piano instruction. Accompany vocal and instrumental students for lessons, juries, and recitals. Teach two sections of Music Appreciation per semester
for general education students. Participate in departmental planning, student recruitment, and university service. Additional Responsibilities (as qualifications allow): Assist with university band rehearsals and performances as an Assistant Band Director. Teach Instrumental Methods courses as part of the music education curriculum. Education and Experience: Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in music education and
master’s degree in a music related field will be given preferential consideration. Candidates with bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience in music education may be considered. Candidates must have professional teaching experience in K-12 music education. Proficiency in collaborative piano and accompanying is required. Familiarity with CAEP accreditation and state licensure requirements preferred.
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