Artist/Teacher of Tuba-Euphonium Assistant Professor

26799BR

Music

Position Overview

The University of Kansas School of Music seeks to fill a full-time, academic year (nine month), tenure-track Assistant Professor - Artist performer to teach applied Tuba-Euphonium lessons (undergraduate and graduate) and related courses; maintain a strong Tuba-Euphonium studio; work individually and collaboratively in recruiting music performance, music education, and music therapy students; supervise/mentor teaching assistants; work cooperatively in support of the School of Music and the University, including service on graduate and faculty committees; establish a research/creative agenda pursuant of artistic growth and an expanding reputation of excellence; participate actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University.

The University of Kansas School of Music is a comprehensive university music school offering professional training in a wide array of specializations through baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs.  A charter member of the National Association of Schools of Music (1928), KU is the only institution authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents to grant doctoral degrees in music.
The University of Kansas is a Carnegie Research-Extensive Institution with a student body of over 28,000 students representing every state and more than 113 foreign countries. The University is located in Lawrence, a city with a population exceeding 95,000.  The community is known for its support of the arts and education and regularly appears in various “best town” listings.
The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to the climate of diversity in the School of Music including a diversity of scholarly artistic approaches.  In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from member of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Job Description

Teaching 40%

• Teach applied tuba-euphonium lessons (undergraduate and graduate) and related courses.
• Build and maintain a strong tuba-euphonium studio.
• Supervise/mentor teaching assistants.
• Teach additional music major and /or non-major courses of candidate’s expertise. (Please suggest potential courses in your letter of interest.)

• Establish a research/creative agenda pursuant of artistic growth and an expanding reputation of excellence.
• Participate actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University.
  

• Work individually and collaboratively in recruiting music performance, music education, and music therapy students.  
• Work cooperatively in support of the School of Music and the University.
• Serve on graduate and faculty committees.

Required Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Terri Morris
785-864-3422
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information (e-mail and telephone) for 3 references who can be contacted for recommendation; a 1-2 page statement discussing personal teaching philosophy within a comprehensive university school of music, including objectives and the means of achieving those objectives; and internet links to video recordings of both recent live performances and teaching examples demonstrating the performance and instructional capabilities of the applicant. The University of Kansas requires a diversity statement with all on-line applications.  Other materials upon request only.

In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As such, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application, each response must be within 4,000 characters or less.

• Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Application Review Begins

17-Jan-2024

Anticipated Start Date

18-Aug-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Advertised Salary Range

$60,000

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).