College Positions 2012

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If you are not intimidated by Mr. Craig Morris...


UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI -- Full-time Artist Teacher of Tuba to begin Fall 2012. This is a non-tenure-track appointment, with multi-year contracts. The appointee will teach majors and principals, conduct chamber music, master classes, and seminars in performance. Recruit top undergraduate and graduate tuba students. Continue role as an active prominent performer. The ideal candidate will have national prominence; demonstrate expertise as a performer and teacher, expertise in teaching at the university level, and a commitment to maintaining and expanding their artistic reputation and ability as a performer. Start Date: Fall 2012. Application deadline: February 15, 2012. Please send letter of application with CV and a narrative that addresses the essential experiences and qualifications stated or implied above, names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five references. Applications should be addressed to: Professor Craig Morris, Chair Instrumental Performance Search Committee, Frost School of Music, University of Miami, PO Box 248261, Coral Gables, FL33124-7610 Email: s.bivins@miami.edu" target="_blank. Salary and rank negotiable. Application deadline is February 15, 2012 or until filled. references No scores, published scholarship, or recorded materials until requested.

[tubaman1019]

I am currently one of his students. He mentioned to me he would be retiring soon. I had a feeling he would be leaving soon. He's been going through some tough personal things. He's a great man, I'll miss him.

[kprinz]

Who got the MTSU gig?

[tuneitup]

I have not heard anything about MTSU gig yet. But, here is another posting:

Assistant Professor of Low Brass & Music Education, Fine & Performing Arts
Institution:Northwest Missouri State University

POSITION SUMMARY: Low brass specialist to teach applied trombone, euphonium, tuba, instrumental music education, and other courses according to the needs of the department (12 hour load per trimester)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teach courses as described above; Serve the department on committees as assigned; Hold seven office hours per week; Meet with and advise students outside of class time for additional instruction as appropriate; Perform other duties as assigned by the department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ABD in Music Performance or Music Education (Terminal degree required for tenure-track status); Strong performance skills on the candidates major instrument; outstanding applied and classroom teaching

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Music Performance or Music Education; Higher education teaching and three-five years of full-time public school instrumental instruction; Outstanding performance skills on the candidates major instrument; strong record of scholarly/creative work in instrumental music education

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin on April 2, 2012

DATE AVAILABLE: August 15, 2012

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm" target="_blank to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below in order for them to be complete. (Materials that cant be uploaded within the application system can be sent to the address below.) Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu" target="_blank for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: A letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a list of five references with phone numbers and email addresses, representative recordings of solo performances, and copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Dr. William Richardson, Low Brass/Music Education Search Committee Chair
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
Phone: 660-562-1315 or 660-562-1316 (office phone)
Email: billr@nwmissouri.edu" target="_blank

[steve_vaughn]

Dr. Aaron Tindall won the tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Ithaca College.

There were four finalists total, all very well known people. Three came to campus to interview/audition.

Congrats to Dr. Tindall

[ufoneum]

A huge congrats to Aaron Tindall! IC is a great place, and Aaron Tindall is an awesome teacher! Anyone in the NE area - go there and study with him!

[tuneitup]

Congrats Professor Tindall!

Here is more:


Assistant Professor of Music History/Low Brass 0600426

Institution: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Location: La Crosse, WI
Category:
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Music
Posted: 03/27/2012
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time

The Department of Music at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applicants for a full time academic year tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Our department seeks an engaging teacher/scholar/performer who will inspire and mentor students in all aspects of music.

Primary responsibilities include instruction of four-course Music History sequence and the low brass studio. Additional responsibilities may include music appreciation, or other areas dependent upon the interests and qualifications of the candidate. Leadership in the advancement of the departments' pedagogy and curriculum in non-western course offerings such as Latin American, African, South Asian music would be expected. Scholarly and/or performance activity and professional service including recruiting would also be expected in this position. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of teaching and research skills. Potential for grant writing is a plus. Teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.

Required: PHD or DMA at time of appointment, performance and studio teaching experience in low brass area.

Desirable: Artist level performance ability and pedagogical experience in low brass area, interest or experience in developing music business program and/or online course instruction.

Electronic submission of application materials is required. Please submit A) a cover letter that addresses the required criteria, your interest in the position and summarizes your qualifications, B) a current vitae/resume, and C) the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of five professional references. To apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/" target="_blank Applications will be reviewed beginning on May 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success.

Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-L fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-L is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "...our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience.

UW-La Crosse has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than a decade and is ranked consistently as one of the top three institutions in the Midwest. With a student population of roughly 10,000, the university offers 85 undergraduate programs in 29 disciplines and a variety of graduate programs in three colleges: Liberal Studies, Science and Health, and Business Administration, including the School of Arts & Communication and the School of Education. There are nearly 350 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 73 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 87 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 67 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

The UW-L campus is nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse (pop. 51,818) located in western Wisconsin. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one wide, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" in 2009, La Crosse is one of the most scenic places in mid-America.

Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation.

UW-La Crosse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives.

Please contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process. Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Application Information
Contact: Christopher Frye at cfrye@uwlax.edu" target="_blank
Music
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Phone: 608-785-6729
Online App. Form: https://employment.uwlax.edu" target="_blank
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[tuneitup]

Anyone know what's going on at:

Middle Tennessee State
Grand Valley State
Jacksonville U
Tx A&M Kingsville
University of Miami
Northwest Missouri State
?

[tubalex]

I believe Justin Benevidez (sp?) is staying at TAMUK and Sam Pilafian is going to Miami.

[tuneitup]

Wow! Congratulations to Ben Miles, Justin Benavidez, and Sam Pilafian!

And, thank you guys for providing the update!

[justben]

I have indeed accepted the full time tenure track position at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Glad to be staying in south Texas!

[Weaponofchoice]

Deanna Swaboda has officially been hired to the tuba/euphonium position at ASU.

[tuneitup]

Congratulations to Deanna!



And the musical (low brass) chairs continues...

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Adjunct Instructor of Music - Tuba/Euphonium

Institution: Young Harris College
Location: Young Harris, GA
Category:
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Music
Posted: 04/04/2012
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct
Young Harris College is a selective liberal arts institution serving students who demonstrate strong academic commitment. Founded in 1886 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the College currently enrolls approximately 900 students across four divisions - Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences - with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. Young Harris College enjoys a strong endowment and is engaged in significant enrollment and campus growth since receiving accreditation in 2008 from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to offer baccalaureate degrees in a variety of fields. The College now offers 15 baccalaureate degrees, with more academic programs being offered each year. Major campus improvements include the recent completion of a LEED Silver-certified residence hall in 2009, a LEED-certified recreation and fitness center in 2010 and an apartment-style residential village in 2011, with more facilities under construction and in design. Young Harris College is located two hours north of Atlanta and two hours south of Asheville, NC, and Chattanooga, TN, in the beautiful north Georgia mountains.

Young Harris College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Tuba/Euphonium. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional artist and pedagogue to teach applied Tuba and Euphonium. This adjunct faculty appointment will begin August 16, 2012. Job description and responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate tuba and euphonium students for (approximately 3-6 hours) with the possibility of teaching brass related classes and coaching various brass ensembles; participate in juries, recital pre-hearings, recruiting, and, when possible, auditions. Qualifications: The applicant must have demonstrated excellence in teaching and a successful record of professional performance experience and a minimum of a Master's Degree in tuba or euphonium, or a Master's Degree in music education with an emphasis in tuba or euphonium.

Candidates should apply electronically at https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1373251" target="_blank . Applications should include a cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation. In addition, transcripts should be sent electronically to HumanResources@yhc.edu" target="_blank or by mail to Dr. Edwin Calloway, Music Search Chair, Human Resources Office, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582. A single CD of recent performance should also be mailed to Dr. Calloway. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check. Specific questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Calloway.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
EOE M/F/D/V
Application Information
Contact: Human Resources Director
Human Resources
Young Harris College
Online App. Form: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1373251" target="_blank

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Instructor

Institution: Wright State University
Location: Dayton, OH
Category:
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Music
Posted: 04/04/2012
Application Due: 04/30/2012
Type: Full Time
Position: Artist Teacher/Performer of Tuba/Euphonium, Instructor of Music (Full Time)

Description: Teach applied tuba and euphonium, perform in faculty ensembles, teach other music classes depending upon the candidate's background, interest, and departmental needs, and actively recruit quality tuba and euphonium student music majors to the department

Qualifications: A Masters Degree in Music, teaching experience at the College/University level, professional experience as a performing tubist, and successful experience as a teacher of applied tuba and euphonium are required. Doctorate or ABD in Music preferred.

Rank and Salary: Full-time Instructor (non tenure-track), with competitive salary and benefits

Starting Date: August 2012

Department and University: An academic unit within the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Music is comprised of 20 full-time and 22 part-time faculty members that include 4 full-time brass faculty positions and a highly active faculty brass quintet. A fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, the Department serves 230 music majors and offers BM degrees in Performance, Music Education, and Music History/Literature; the BA in Music degree (general, pre-med, or computer science emphases); MM degrees in Performance, Conducting, and Music Education; and the MH (humanities) degree in Music. Housed in the university's Creative Arts Center, the Department is home to the newly renovated Schuster Concert Hall. The Department's facilities also include an additional recital hall, teaching studios, rehearsal spaces, technology-enhanced classrooms, recently renovated practice rooms, and a music technology/computer laboratory. Two additional academic units, the Department of Art and Art History, and the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures, are also housed within the Creative Arts Center complex. The University was founded in 1964, is located in the northeastern suburban area of metropolitan Dayton, and maintains an overall population of approximately 20,000 students.

Region: Greater Dayton and surrounding metropolitan communities together support one of the nation's most visible, active, and thriving performing arts scenes, and offers the potential for professional performance opportunities with four major symphony orchestras, numerous high-level regional orchestras, opera and ballet companies, and other performing arts organizations, all within a two-hour driving radius of Wright State University.

Applications: Candidates should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae at https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/5178" target="_blank by April 30, 2012, for first consideration. Official transcripts, three current letters of recommendation relevant to this position and CD recordings demonstrating tuba performance should be sent directly to: Dr. Randall S. Paul, Chair Department of Music Wright State University 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Review of applications begins May 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.

Wright State University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer.
Application Information
Contact: Wright State University
Online App. Form: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/5178" target="_blank

[tuneitup]

Well, May 1st deadline is here. Anyone has updates on who got the other gigs?

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Western Michigan University

Job Area: Brass

Job Title: Tuba/Euphonium

Rank: Asst. Professor

Serve as instructor of applied tuba and euphonium for both undergraduate and graduate students. Perform as part of the Western Brass Quintet. Maintain a record of performance and professional activities necessary for tenure. Recruitment and service appropriate for a university faculty member.
Doctorate required. (Masters degree with significant progress toward the doctorate or professional experience equivalent to doctoral work will be considered).Demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, performance as both a solo and ensemble artist on the tuba. Demonstrated success as a teacher in both tuba and euphonium is required, preferably at the university level. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills. Maintain an active career in his or her professionPossess strengths and interest in teaching other courses of the standard music curriculum. Possess experience and interests in teaching related supplementary areas such music technology, entrepreneurship, arts business, etc.

Start Date: August 2012

Application deadline: or until filled

Please apply on-line at http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html" target="_blank. Your application will include: A cover letter highlighting qualifications, current curriculum vita, and three current letters of recommendation.

Please send 3 current letters of recommendation to: Electronically (Interfolio preferred): daniel.s.reynolds@wmich.edu" target="_blank OR by mail: David Colson, WMU School of Music, 1903 W Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5434.

Email: daniel.s.reynolds@wmich.edu" target="_blank

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

[kprinz]

I am excited to share that I have accepted the position at Northwest Missouri State University.

[tuneitup]

Congratulations Kendall!




Here is another part-time position, but I think this one is a formality announcement.


Part-time Teaching

Institution: Bowling Green State University
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Category:
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Music
Posted: 05/17/2012
Application Due: 06/15/2012
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct
The College of Musical Arts, Bowling Green State University, anticipates part-time positions in the following areas for the 2012-2013 academic year:

Music Performance Studies:
Applied Double Bass; Applied Harp; Applied Euphonium and Tuba; Applied Jazz Piano;
Applied Jazz Voice; Applied Oboe; Applied Organ; Applied Trombone; Applied Trumpet; Applied Violin; Applied Voice; Introductory Conducting; Jazz Combo; Steel Drum Ensemble; Marching Band Percussion

Musicology-Composition-Theory:
Music Theory; Aural Skills; Composition; Orchestration/Band Scoring/Choral Arranging; Music & Recording Technology; World Music; Gamelan Ensemble directing; Taiko Ensemble directing; Afro-Caribbean Ensemble directing; Music Appreciation

Music Education:
Reading Specialist to teach Reading in the Music Content Area; Student Teaching Supervision (general, band, orchestra, and choral); Group Piano

Application
Applicants for the areas listed above should submit a letter indicating interest in and qualifications for your area(s) and a current curriculum vitae to lszych@bgsu.edu" target="_blank by June 15, 2012. Finalists will be asked to submit two current letters of recommendation and an official transcript showing the highest degree earned. BGSU requires finalists to have a background check.
Application Information
Contact: Linda Szych
Bowling Green State University
Email Address: lszych@bgsu.edu" target="_blank

[tuneitup]

Euphonium! Specifically Euphonium!!! (Part-time, however.)



Institution: Rowan University
Location: Glassboro, NJ
Category:
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Music
Posted: 06/14/2012
Application Due: 07/15/2012
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct
Position: Adjunct - Euphonium Studio

Department: Music

Description:

The Rowan University Department of Music is seeking to fill a part-time Euphonium studio teaching position. This person will be responsible for teaching applied Euphonium lessons and contributing to recruiting efforts. Membership in faculty performing ensembles is also possible.

Qualifications:

A graduate degree in music or equivalent is required.

Starting Date: September 1, 2012

Salary: $1200/credit

Contact:

For consideration please submit a cover letter and CV with the names of two references to Dr. Rick Dammers Chairperson, Department of Music, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or dammers@rowan.edu" target="_blank. Review of candidates will begin on July 1, 2012 and the closing date is July 15.