Assistant Professor of Music UNLV College of Fine Arts R0147066
Assistant Professor of Music UNLV College of Fine Arts R0147066
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music UNLV College of Fine Arts R0147066
ROLE of the POSITION
This position is for a fulltime 9month tenuretrack appointment in Applied Oboe and Bassoon at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2025. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate studio oboe and bassoon including studio and reed making classes coaching woodwind ensembles recruitment performing chamber music in faculty ensembles and serving as a visible resource to the music and music education community. Additional teaching in other areas will depend on the strengths of the candidate music business music theory music technology music education or music history. Additional duties include contributing to the scholarly advancement of the field through research and/or creative activities and serving on departmental college and university committees.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
As an innovative artistic and educational leader in the United States as well as the primary catalyst for music culture in Southern Nevada the mission of the UNLV School of Music is to provide a professional artistic environment that supports programs of excellence in the education of musicians. With respect for and responsiveness to the needs of students and faculty the school produces musicians of the highest quality develops each students unique strengths in performance composition and the teaching of music generates excellence in musical literacy and performance and increases the publics appreciation for the intrinsic value of music through leadership and excellence in teaching research scholarship and creativity and professional service.
The University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Music strives to be acknowledged as one of the foremost comprehensive programs of music in the United States able to attract the finest students and faculty. Through instructional excellence leadingedge research inspired creativity and dedicated service the school seeks to prepare students to be artistic leaders in their profession each possessing the highest standards of performance teaching scholarship and artistic vision and each capable of achieving success in their chosen field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires an earned D.M.A. or D.M. in oboe performance bassoon performance or an equivalent field at the time of the appointment for tenuretrack faculty. ABDs near the completion of their degree program will be ideal candidate will be a highly skilled performer and an effective teacher of both oboe and should have a proven ability to teach and recruit double reed students at the collegiate level and possess significant performance experience at both regional and national levels. Candidates should be actively involved in double reed related organizations and maintain an active schedule of performances and scholarly activities. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
- Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off sick leave and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on May 1 2025 and best consideration will be given for materials submitted before that date.
Materials should be addressed to John McMurtery Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources ator .
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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoraldegreegranting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and the corresponding implementation regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both. Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
YesFullTime Equivalent
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Posting Close Date
12/31/2025Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
