Assistant Professor of Clarinet

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. Job Summary: Assistant Professor of Clarinet (Tenure-Track). Work Performed: Teaching Clarinet at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Actively recruit clarinet students. Meet school, college and university standards in instructional responsibilities, intellectual and creative contributions, and professional service. Teach related courses as needed to meet faculty load requirements. Rehearse and perform with the faculty woodwind quintet. Serve as requested on school, college, and university committees and in leadership positions in community and professional organizations. All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.

Requirements

• Doctorate level in Clarinet performance.
• Professional-level competency as clarinetist.
• Evidence of successful recruiting and teaching.
• The ability to creatively engage students in the studio.
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
• Three professional references
• 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 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.
• 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.
• All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teaching Clarinet at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Actively recruit clarinet students.
• Meet school, college and university standards in instructional responsibilities, intellectual and creative contributions, and professional service.
• Teach related courses as needed to meet faculty load requirements.
• Rehearse and perform with the faculty woodwind quintet.
• Serve as requested on school, college, and university committees and in leadership positions in community and professional organizations.

Benefits

• 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.
• Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees.
• The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour.
• Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree