Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FLUTE

Job Title:

 Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location:

Salary:

Basic Function:

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

TEACH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE APPLIED FLUTE AND RELATED COURSES, COACH CHAMBER MUSIC, OVERSEE FLUTE DEGREE RECITALS, RECRUIT AND RETAIN AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF FLUTE STUDENTS,  TEACH COURSES IN OTHERS AREAS AS ALIGNED WITH THE STRENGTHS AND EXPERTISE OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE AND NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC; CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROGRAM, SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, AND PROFESSION THROUGH RECRUITMENT, OUTREACH AND SERVICE; MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE PROFILE IN SCHOLARLY, CREATIVE, AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE SOM FACULTY HANDBOOK AND CBA. OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

EARNED DOCTORATE IN MUSIC, OR EQUIVALENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; EVIDENCE OF A HIGH LEVEL OF ARTISTRY IN SOLO FLUTE AND ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE, EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS AND EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING; DEMONSTRATED RECORD OF WORKING EFFECTIVELY AND COLLEGIALLY WITH FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS; EVIDENCE OF THE POTENTIAL TO ESTABLISH A PORTFOLIO OF RESEARCH/CREATIVE WORK AT A NATIONAL LEVEL

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

DOCUMENTED SUCCESS WITH ADMINISTRATION AND RECRUITMENT OF A COLLEGIATE FLUTE STUDIO; EXPERIENCE TEACHING IN A SECONDARY AREA OF EXPERTISE; ESTABLISHED RECORD AS A PERFORMING ARTIST

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments 

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Special Instructions Summary:

THE KENT STATE SCHOOL OF MUSIC IS PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN APPLICANTS WHO WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR POPULATIONS THAT ARE CURRENTLY UNDERSERVED IN MUSIC.

APPLICATION DATE: The position will close on February 22 and we will begin to review candidates on February 23

Required application materials: Applicants must submit materials online at the jobs portal of Kent State University. A complete application includes:

1. Letter of application

2. Curriculum vitae

Additional requirements: A list of five professional references, links to audio video recordings of solo and chamber performances, and official college transcripts will be requested from candidates who move forward in the search.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.