Associate Professor of the Practice-Music Education (Band)

University of Kansas, United States

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20673BR

Music


Position Overview

The University of Kansas School of Music seeks to fill a full-time, academic year (nine month), non-tenure-track scholar/practitioner to teach music education courses in an Associate Professor of the Practice capacity beginning on August 18, 2022. The successful candidate will be surrounded by colleagues who share your passion for artistic expression and educating students, creating professional opportunities in the field, and are eager to create new ways for engagement in learning.  All ranks of Professor of the Practice positions are appointed for up to an initial three-year period with an opportunity for extension/renewal after a comprehensive review.

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 (75%):

  • Teach seven courses in instrumental (band) music education and related fields over the academic year period.  Teaching load will not exceed four courses for a one semester period.
  • Advise undergraduate students; supervise student teachers; participate in graduate committees. 

Service (25%):

  • Work cooperatively in support of the School of Music and the University, including service on graduate and faculty committees.
  • Collaborate with other members of the faculty.
  • Participate actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Music Education.
  • Significant professional experience in contemporary music education practices and/or instruction as reflected in work history, interview, and references.
  • Three years of successful experience teaching instrumental music in Pre-K, elementary, or secondary schools.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctorate or ABD in Music Education to be completed no later than May 15, 2023.
  • Successful college teaching of instrumental coursework
  • Published research in refereed journals, and experience working with music educators.
  • Strong interpersonal skills

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Prof. Jacob Dakon
    Chair of the Search Committee
    [email protected]


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    For more information and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu/academic/20673BR .  A complete application will consist of:  (1) a cover letter describing your teaching experience and philosophy, professional experience, and research/creative work, and a URL to a brief video demonstrating your teaching skills, (2) a Curriculum Vita, (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, (4) a list of three professional references, and (5) the answer to the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging question as noted below. 

    In addition to the materials listed 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 commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
    Priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to the first review date of December 22, 2021. 

    Application will be reviewed until a qualified pool has been identified.


    Application Review Begins

    22-Dec-2021


    Anticipated Start Date

    18-Aug-2022


    Conditions of Employment

    Limited Term


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Advertised Salary Range

    $55,000 for an academic year appointment


    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: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, [email protected], 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY 9for 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).


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