Assistant Professor Of Music- Trumpet Fall 2024

Position: The Department of Music at Truman State University seeks applicants for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor with primary teaching responsibilities in Applied Trumpet. This is a one-year (with possible renewal), nine-month, full-time appointment that will begin in August 2024.

Responsibilities to include:

• Teach Applied Trumpet to majors, minors, and non-majors

• Actively recruit new trumpet students

• Additional duties as assigned, according to the candidate's area of specialization and needs of the Music Department. Current departmental teaching needs may include: one or more courses in the Dialogues (Truman's general education program); Music Theory and Musicianship; Conducting; Music Business; or Recording Services Supervisor. Applicants are encouraged to describe their experience in any of these areas, plus additional strengths they may possess.

Program: The Department of Music offers degrees of Bachelor of Music with emphases in Composition and Performance, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy and Music Business, Master of Arts in Music (Conducting, Composition, Performance and Research emphases), and minors in Music, Jazz Studies, Musicology, and Musical Theatre.

Additionally, the Department provides content support for the Master of Arts in Education (MAE in Music) degree, the degree by which music students pursue certification to teach in public schools. Seventeen full-time and six part-time faculty members provide instruction to approximately 100 majors. A full complement of ensembles provides training for students and cultural resources for the community.

Truman State University is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information visit http://music.truman.edn.

The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community.

The approximately 3,500 students who make up its student body are well prepared for the challenging academics in a supportive environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half plan to go on to graduate or professional school.

Founded in 1867, Truman is known for its focus on student learning and outcomes and places an emphasis on high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state's public four-year colleges and universities.

For more than two decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. l public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master's universities in the nation. For more information regarding additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.

The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in tl1e region.

In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school and community college, and the Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival and tile FLATS Trail Half: Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, as well as several local shops and restaurants.

It is also the site of numerous community events including weekly fam1ers' markets from May through October, as well as the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival each fall. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St.

Louis, Chicago and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare provide quick access to one of the country's major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate or ABD in Trumpet Performance or closely related field.

• Demonstrable performing and teaching ability in Trumpet Performance.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to the liberal arts and collegiality within the learning community.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to Required Qualifications):

• Doctorate in Trumpet Performance or closely related field.

• Documented university teaching experience with a record of student achievement.

• Strong secondary teaching and skill area(s) from the list of responsibilities.