Assistant Professor of Practice in Clarinet NTT
About The Position
Minimum Qualifications A master’s degree or its equivalent in the field of specialization; a candidate without a master’s degree must have equivalent educational or professional experience in the appropriate area of instructional responsibility. Evidence of exemplary teaching experience and of scholarly or artistic achievements. Preferred Qualifications Proven evidence of the ability to attract, retain, and inspire diverse students across multiple areas of interest. An ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking and relevant 21st century musicians at a level appropriate to their major. Demonstrated ability as a performer and collaborator with faculty colleagues as a chamber musician, soloist, and in other educational settings. Demonstrated background in large and small ensemble performance and/or experience in coaching and preparing sections in ensemble settings. Experience in developing multi-faceted and entrepreneurial musical concepts that can be delivered through studio teaching, performance, and/or in class settings. Being a part of a highly motivated and invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the university’s mission. A demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity as a foundational strength in music and education. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Requirements
- A master’s degree or its equivalent in the field of specialization
- A candidate without a master’s degree must have equivalent educational or professional experience in the appropriate area of instructional responsibility.
- Evidence of exemplary teaching experience
- Evidence of scholarly or artistic achievements
Nice To Haves
- Proven evidence of the ability to attract, retain, and inspire diverse students across multiple areas of interest.
- An ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking and relevant 21st century musicians at a level appropriate to their major.
- Demonstrated ability as a performer and collaborator with faculty colleagues as a chamber musician, soloist, and in other educational settings.
- Demonstrated background in large and small ensemble performance and/or experience in coaching and preparing sections in ensemble settings.
- Experience in developing multi-faceted and entrepreneurial musical concepts that can be delivered through studio teaching, performance, and/or in class settings.
- Being a part of a highly motivated and invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the university’s mission.
- A demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity as a foundational strength in music and education.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
