Assistant Professor of Music - Flute

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Music - Flute

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Music

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Assistant Professor of Flute (Tenure-Track, salary negotiable).

Work Performed: 

• The position primarily includes teaching flute at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Teaching chamber music and other duties as assigned.
• Actively recruit flute students.
• Serve as requested on school, college, and university committees and in leadership positions in community and professional organizations. 

Necessary Qualifications:

• The qualified candidate will have a Doctorate (DMA, EdD, or PhD) in Flute.
• The candidate will demonstrate pedagogical knowledge and/or performance experience in solo repertoire, chamber music, and large ensembles. 
• The ability to creatively engage students in the studio and in ensembles will be expected.
• The candidate will have substantive performance experience.
• Additionally, active participation in professional organizations will also be expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of previous college-level teaching are preferred.

Applicant Instructions:  

We require the following: 

• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
• Three professional references
• Please include a single PDF listing of links to videos featuring teaching samples (i.e. live or virtual masterclasses and/or private lessons) & links to videos featuring solo and chamber performances.

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.