Instructional Assistant Professor in Bassoon

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor in Bassoon
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: School of Music
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The School of Music invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor in Bassoon. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position to begin August 16, 2024.

Duties: Teach applied bassoon to undergraduate and graduate students; conduct weekly masterclass and reed-making class; teach bassoon pedagogy and literature; teach bassoon in the Double Reed methods course; coach chamber music; actively recruit for the bassoon studio; participate in School of Music audition days; perform with the Faculty Woodwind Quintet. Additional courses may be assigned according to the successful candidate’s areas of specialization and curricular need.

The School of Music at Illinois State University asserts that the intentional inclusion of diverse voices makes it stronger and deepens the understanding of the discipline. We actively seek to represent and advance core values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our curriculum, collaborations, and performances. Recognizing that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community, the School of Music encourages applications from BIPOC professionals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, persons with disabilities, and candidates from underserved/underrepresented groups who will contribute to a climate of belonging.

The School of Music prides itself in the individualized attention it provides to its students, who major in music education, music therapy, music performance, music composition, music business, collaborative piano, graduate conducting, and liberal arts. It is housed in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, along with the School of Theater and Dance, the Wonsook Kim School of Art, and the Program in Creative Technologies. The School of Music has an enrollment of approximately 360 music majors: 300 undergraduate and 60 graduate students, with 52 full-time faculty and 40 graduate assistants.

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ∙ Connect ∙ Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).

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Commensurate with experience and qualifications

1) Master's Degree in Bassoon Performance
2) State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position

1) Doctorate or professional equivalent is preferred
2) Successful teaching experience at the collegiate level is highly desirable

Varies depending on course scheduling and office hours.

8/16/2024

1) A formal letter of application: within the formal letter of application, please provide URL links to 3 (three) audio and/or video recordings of recent performances representing a variety of stylistic periods.
2) A current CV
3) A list of at least three references with contact information. At least one of the references listed should be able to address your teaching ability

Additional materials may be requested from applicants at a later date.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Initial review of applications will begin on April 3, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

School of Music
Kaitlyn Tossie
[email protected]

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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