Instructor of Music

Instructor of Music

Requisition Number: F00262P:

Job Description:
School: Weber State University

Department: School of Music, Department of Performing Arts

Location: Ogden, Utah

Description: The Department of Performing Arts at Weber State University invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Music starting in July 2022. We seek a candidate with evidence of teaching success in percussion, world music and jazz, who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the needs of a diverse student body in the context of an open-enrollment public university.

The DPA is committed to centering diverse identities and experiences among its faculty, curriculum and students. We seek candidates with experience serving the learning needs of students from diverse and under-served backgrounds. Commitments to inclusion and equity efforts in pedagogical practices and to student mentoring are desirable.
Rank: Instructor (Instructor positions are temporary one-year appointments renewable by separate contract at the sole discretion of the University).

Job Duties:

• Teach General Education courses as needed in the Music Program including Music of World Cultures and Intro to Jazz;
• Direct the Percussion Ensemble;
• Teach Percussion lessons;
• Assist the Director of Bands with the Marching Band and Pep Band as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in Music
• Experience teaching percussion ensemble at the college level
• Experience teaching percussion students at the college level
• Experience teaching general education courses in music at the college level
• Experience working with Marching Band drumline at the college level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise and/or background in Music of World Cultures and/or Jazz
• Accomplished artist-level performer on Percussion
• Demonstrated success in recruiting Percussion Students
• Experience assisting with Marching Band and/or Pep Band
• Evidence of successful collaborative projects with other music areas or other disciplines

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 05/03/2022
Close Date: 5/24/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Notes to Applicants:
The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach an application letter, current resume or curriculum vita, and contact information (phone number and emails) of at least three professional references. Questions regarding the search should be sent to: Dr. Dan Jonas, Search Committee Chair, Weber State University at danieljonas@weber.edu.

Applications must be received by May 24, 2022. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

The nationally recognized music program at Weber State University is an All-Steinway School and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The music faculty members are a distinguished group of nationally and internationally celebrated artist performers, music educators, musicologists, conductors, and composers. WSU offers the Bachelor of Music degrees in the areas of Performance (Instrumental, Keyboard, and Vocal), Keyboard Pedagogy, String Pedagogy, Vocal Pedagogy, and Music Education, as well as the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree.

Weber State University is a comprehensive higher education institution well known for its superb quality of undergraduate teaching with an enrollment of over 25,000 students. Founded in 1889, the University is located in Ogden, Utah, 30 miles north of Salt Lake City on the western slopes of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, and year-round outdoor recreation activities and programs. Additional information concerning Weber State University is available at www.weber.edu

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/16540

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