Lecturer U of M - Wind Instrument Studies
Lecturer U of M - Wind Instrument Studies
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About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst the Commonwealths flagship campus is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1450acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College and Smith College) which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Description
The Department of Music and Dance is seeking a oneyear nontenure track lecturer in Wind Instrument Studies to conduct the UMass Symphony Orchestra and to teach basic and instrumental conducting classes; as well as coteach a graduate conducting seminar and support students in the Graduate Certificate in Wind Conducting program. In addition to the teaching and conducting responsibilities this position will coordinate and schedule all undergraduate and graduate auditions for instrumental ensembles administrate and conduct the Annual UMass Honor Band and actively recruit instrumental and conducting students for the Music Department. The NTT Lecturer will also provide service responsibilities to the Department of Music and Dance by assisting with the planning of local regional and international tours for the wind bands facilitating campus visits from high school programs in coordination with the Director of Admissions planning professional guest artists and soloist residencies for the Wind Area and serving on departmental and university committees.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
M.M. in Conducting required D.M.A. in Conducting preferred. Experience teaching conducting classes at a collegelevel required.
Salary Information
Annual Salary $70000.
Additional Information
This is a oneyear NTT appointment at 100 FTE.
Application Instructions
Please submit an employment application cover letter CV and three letters of reference.
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the Universitys goals of achieving excellence in all areas we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individuals record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds in educational research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.
Employment Type
Part-Time
