Lecturer 10 Mths - Music, Trombone - State University Of New York At Fredonia

Job Description:

Job Description:

The State University of New York at Fredonia seeks qualified applicants for a Lecturer of Music (Applied Trombone), a full-time position beginning in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring and teaching undergraduate and graduate trombone students in a wide variety of music degree programs, as well as actively recruiting and retaining students for Fredonia's School of Music. This faculty member will be expected to be an active participant in School of Music and University committees and events. They may also be expected to teach other courses as required by the School of Music, and may be asked to participate in faculty chamber ensembles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise, instruct and support undergraduate and graduate students through a variety of curricula (Music Performance, Music Education, Composition, Music Therapy, Sound Recording Technology and Bachelor of Arts degree programs);

• Develop syllabi appropriate to each level of degree instruction and assign grades accordingly;

• Teach and mentor students in weekly on-campus lessons of 25 or 50 minutes for each student;

• Create an appropriate and progressive course of study for each student;

• Prepare students for juries, performances, recitals;

• Evaluate brass students at semester jury examinations;

• Recruit and retain trombone students;

• Work alongside School of Music faculty to create and maintain a constructive learning environment;

• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in music;

• A record of successful teaching and performing;

• Demonstrated experience as a successful recruiter and retainer of students;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in music or commensurate professional experience;

• Three or more years of collegiate teaching experience;

• Evidence of performance expertise/abilities in a range of musical styles;

• An attitude that creates opportunities, creatively solves problems, and builds healthy relationships.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, term appointed, non-tenure track position beginning Fall 2024 at a salary of $48,397 - $50,000.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

SUNY Fredonia is an equal opportunity employer and all decisions, with respect to every dimension of employment, are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders. Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants. An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Review of applications will begin immediately. Complete applications received by May 25, 2024 will be given full consideration. To receive full consideration, please submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• CV

• Teaching Statement/Philosophy, including ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion in your studio

• Recordings: A document with working links to three video recordings of solo performances, reflecting a variety of styles

• Names and contact information for three professional references

• Teaching videos may be requested at a later date. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Closing Date: Open until filled

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URL: www.fredonia.edu/music/