Dean, School of Music
Description
About the Job
The Dean of the School of Music provides leadership for the music department’s programs, faculty, and students. Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and quality of education students receive while actively teaching in the classroom. Will recruit and hire traditional evangelical Christian faculty who are able to integrate CCU’s Statement of Faith & Religious Convictions and Strategic Priorities into the classroom.
Ensures the department through its educational activities and programs contributes to CCU’s mission (Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth).
Will develop relevant programs in both traditional and contemporary Christian music. Provides students with opportunities to serve in the Christian communities with a variety of music opportunities. Includes promoting CCU to prospective students and designed to help increase enrollment to allow CCU to expand it’s reach with students for Kingdom works and increasing the reach of the gospel to others.
In addition, responsible for other activities: committee/task force/teamwork, community development both within the CCU community and outside of it to enhance and advance exemplary academics, personal spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.
Reports to the Provost.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Job Location
Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado
About CCU
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is "grace and truth," which comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU embraces an educational model that was there at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character, and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
What is most appealing about working at CCU?
- Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
- Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
- Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
We’re looking for candidates who have:
- A terminal degree in a related field of Music and/or significant professional experience together with a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
- A minimum of five to ten years of a proven track record with relevant leadership experience. Experience with traditional and contemporary music styles is required.
- A collaborative leadership style and highly developed organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated teaching excellence and the supervision of faculty and those who are part of the department’s activities.
- The ability to effectively communicate his or her personal Christian faith and integrate faith and teaching.
- Demonstrated superior oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with students and potential students, the University community, ministry partners, corporate partners, and general audiences.
- Exhibited strong people skills and must be able to work with and motivate faculty and staff members with varied personalities and backgrounds.
- A servant-minded, hard-working individual who understands Christian worldviews and can integrate faith and learning with a passion for Christian education.
- The ability to discern how to advocate strongly for the liberal arts and humanities alongside professional education.
Key Job Duties
- Is an advocate and supports CCU’s mission, Strategic Priorities, and the vision of the Provost and the President of the University.
- Be an example for faculty and students by demonstrating excellence in team building and developing positive relationships and communication with administration, faculty, staff, and students. Facilitate School meetings and activities.
- Inspire faculty and students to achievements in both a traditional and contemporary educational setting.
- Teach with excellence and integrate faith and learning in his/her teaching.
- Participate in the broader spiritual, intellectual, and community life of the University to include University performances, lectures, presentations, and community events.
- Be a champion for a Christ-centered liberal arts education that reaches today’s students and has an impact using music, theatre and other related activities.
- Participate in Deans Council and provide up-to-date information on activities in the School of Music and develop policies and procedures collaboratively with the Provost.
- Recruit, shepherd, and develop exemplary full-time faculty, affiliate faculty, and volunteers.
- Evaluate and report on student learning outcomes through annual assessment reports and program reviews. Includes evaluating faculty performance and assisting faculty in their professional development through CCU’s University Performance Model (UPM).
- Involved in student recruitment and in growing the enrollment through Previews, campus tour information, and personal meetings with prospective students and parents, music programs and other related work in the department. The goal is to achieve program growth and enrollment.
- Manage the annual financial budget. Will be involved in development and/or writing of grant opportunities.
- Manage all aspects of SMU national accreditation through NASM including annual HEADS report, degree audits, accreditation assessment review.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Provost or President of CCU.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Regular public presentations to students, parents, and external constituents required. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
What we offer our employees:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.
Pay will be assigned by rank at a range of $100,000-$125,000. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.
Spiritual Requirements
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
- Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
- Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
- Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.