Opportunities

Position Summary:

A-State’s Department of Music invites applications for a Temporary 9-month position at the Instructor level for Wind Bands beginning in August 2023. This is a full-time non-tenure track teaching position in Music. The position carries a 15 hour load per semester

The Department of Music educates and elevates our students and community through music, cultivating personal connections and encouraging growth towards individual goals. The courses offered in the department include general education and service courses, and courses that support the following programs: Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Master of Music, and Master of Music Education. We also offer undergraduate minors in Music and Jazz

The A-State Bands recently celebrated their 90th year and are a visible part of campus life. The Band and Winds/Brass/Percussion programs serve approximately 220 students and the community through its three concert ensembles, multiple athletic bands, applied lessons, two jazz bands, and numerous chamber ensembles

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to effectively teach a variety of courses which may include concert ensembles, undergraduate and graduate conducting, undergraduate and graduate music education, and oth er courses as assigned. Regular teaching loads are 15 hours each semester on a 9-month contract. Coordination of field placements and teaching observations of instrumental BME students for their capstone internship will be a periodic part of this position. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Alignment with the university and department missions, vision and strategic goals
Compliance with department, college, and university policies
A strong commitment to excellent teaching and student success
Use of technology as it applies to pedagogy and the promotion of student learning and engagement
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

● Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment, especially with the Interim Director of Bands

● Ability to maintain confidentiality and high standards of ethical conduct

● Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff

● Excellent verbal communication skills to coordinate with student leaders, and interact with prospective students and area music educators

● Excellent written communication skills to coordinate with faculty, answer inquiries, and maintain records

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 a.m. CST on the position closing date

For a complete application, please submit the following items with your online application:
● A letter of application with reasons for interest in the position
● A document of teaching philosophy
● Current Curriculum Vita
● List of works conducted
● Names and full contact information including email addresses for three professional references
● Document with links to conducting video not to exceed 25 minutes of both rehearsal (minimum 10 minutes) and performance (minimum 10 minutes)
● Unofficial transcripts

Arkansas State University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students and that is located in Northeast Arkansas. A-State has a student body of 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals

Applicants should have documented successful teaching experience in conducting Wind Bands in the college setting (may include TA experience); demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching students comprising all majors across campus; and exemplify effective and dedicated participation in collaborative academic environments

Questions can be directed to the Director of Choral Activities and Vocal Studies Coordinator, Dr. Ryan Sullivan at rsullivan@astate.edu

Preferred Qualifications:
● Three (3) years teaching in secondary school settings
● University teaching experience
● Experience with diverse repertoire, and under-represented composers and/or source material

Minimum Qualifications:

● An earned terminal degree in Music (conducting or music education) by August 15, 2023
● Documented successful teaching experience in conducting Wind Bands in the college setting (may include TA experience)
● Official transcripts upon hire