Assistant Teaching Professor of Music History
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 16, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Music, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Humanities, Classics, English & Literature, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Assistant Teaching Professor of Music History
Additional Information
The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for full-time contract, non tenure-line position in Musicology, with a specialization in American music or popular music from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and World music, beginning in August 2022. We seek applicants who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/faculty
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The teaching load for this position is four courses in each semester and will include classes ranging from appreciation to graduate level. Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the hired individual may also be assigned. Candidates who are ABD from an accredited, PhD-granting institution will be considered although candidates with a PhD are preferred. Application materials should include: a CV, a cover letter, and the contact information of three references (who will not be contacted unless candidates advance in the process). On-campus interviews will not take place, so we may require a video demonstrating your teaching ability (again for those candidates who advance in the process). Candidates should submit an online application at [ URL FROM Susan]. For more information, please contact Murray Steib (msteib@bsu.edu).
Faculty members are expected to function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond one’s home unit.
Minimum Qualifications
ABD in musicology from an accredited PhD-granting institution by date of employment; demonstrated potential for excellence in college-level teaching and demonstrated potential for significant contributions in the area of research.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Earned Doctorate in musicology from an accredited, PhD-granting institution by date of employment; demonstrated potential for excellence in college-level teaching and demonstrated potential for significant contributions in the area of research; related experience in string bass, music theory, and piano accompanying,
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Graduate Assistant
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
School of Music:600040
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5400
Posting Number
202100829F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/19/2022
Position End Date
Posting Date
12/16/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
02/13/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Deliberation will begin January 31.
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Murray Steib. 765-285-5410. msteib@bsu.edu
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Title
Assistant Teaching Professor of Music History
Additional Information
The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for full-time contract, non tenure-line position in Musicology, with a specialization in American music or popular music from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and World music, beginning in August 2022. We seek applicants who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/faculty
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The teaching load for this position is four courses in each semester and will include classes ranging from appreciation to graduate level. Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the hired individual may also be assigned. Candidates who are ABD from an accredited, PhD-granting institution will be considered although candidates with a PhD are preferred. Application materials should include: a CV, a cover letter, and the contact information of three references (who will not be contacted unless candidates advance in the process). On-campus interviews will not take place, so we may require a video demonstrating your teaching ability (again for those candidates who advance in the process). Candidates should submit an online application at [ URL FROM Susan]. For more information, please contact Murray Steib (msteib@bsu.edu).
Faculty members are expected to function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond one’s home unit.
Minimum Qualifications
ABD in musicology from an accredited PhD-granting institution by date of employment; demonstrated potential for excellence in college-level teaching and demonstrated potential for significant contributions in the area of research.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Earned Doctorate in musicology from an accredited, PhD-granting institution by date of employment; demonstrated potential for excellence in college-level teaching and demonstrated potential for significant contributions in the area of research; related experience in string bass, music theory, and piano accompanying,
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Graduate Assistant
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
School of Music:600040
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5400
Posting Number
202100829F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/19/2022
Position End Date
Posting Date
12/16/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
02/13/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Deliberation will begin January 31.
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Murray Steib. 765-285-5410. msteib@bsu.edu
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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