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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

POSITION:

Applied Saxophone. Probationary tenure track faculty position at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the Department of Music and Theatre Arts at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 20, 2014.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate required (ABD applicants must complete the doctoral degree by March 20, 2015); applicant must demonstrate excellence in and commitment to classical and jazz performance as both a solo and ensemble artist; demonstrated success as a teacher in both styles is required, preferably at the university level. Salary will be commensurate with teaching and related professional experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as instructor of applied saxophone including an active studio class; coach and administer a saxophone chamber program; teach jazz combo and improvisation courses.  Other courses and responsibilities are possible according to candidate interest and departmental need. Participate in recruiting, research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please upload a letter of application, copy of undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, curriculum vita, three current letters of recommendation, high quality recordings (upload mp3, links to video/audio; no video upload, please). Please include several recent performances that demonstrate both classical and jazz repertoire, and a list of additional references including e-mail addresses tohttp://www.uwec.edu/Employment/uweccareers.htm.

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by February 21, 2014.  However, screening may continue until position is filled.  The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process.  Applicants’ names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing.  Names of all finalists must be released.  Women and/or minorities are encouraged to submit applications. Criminal background checks are required prior to employment. An AA/EEO employer.