Community School of the Arts at Goshen College

Goshen, IN

Posted June 27, 2005

Goshen College, www.goshen.edu, is a four-year liberal arts institution dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive, and responsible Christians.  More than 1,000 students are enrolled in campus and international programs.  As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, the institution seeks to integrate Christian values with educational and professional life.  Education is viewed as a moral activity that produces servant leaders for the church and world.

The Community School of the Arts:
The newly restructured CSA includes a piano preparatory program, traditional piano, Suzuki strings, traditional strings, voice lessons, guitar lessons, instrumental lessons, children’s choir, Kindermusik, and numerous group opportunities for children and adults.  It meets in the Goshen College Music Center, which opened in September, 2002 and features a 1000 seat Concert Hall, 300 seat Recital Hall with Taylor and Boody organ, rehearsal rooms, practice rooms and teaching studios.

POSITION

The Community School of the Arts (CSA) at Goshen College is seeking a 3/4-time Piano Program Director to begin August 1, 2005.  This individual will teach group and private lessons, assist the CSA Associate Director with administrative leadership, and supervise student teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree preferred, with 5 years of teaching experience required.  Administrative experience preferred.  Candidate should have a record of collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administration.  Candidate needs to be passionate about pre-college teaching and have a vision for leadership of a longstanding program in a state of the art facility.

TO APPLY

Women and minority persons are encouraged to apply.  Goshen College, an affirmative action employer, is committed to Christian beliefs and values as interpreted by the Mennonite Church.  Administrative and teaching faculty members are expected to share this commitment.

Required: Complete the online Personnel Information Form.

Please send the following:
• Letter of application
• Résumé
• Three professional or business letters of reference

Send to:
Minerva Andriotis
Administrative Assistant for Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795

Telephone: (574) 535-7707
Fax: (574) 535-7060
E-mail: hr@goshen.edu