Department of Music Assistant Professor of Music Education

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains the university serves approximately 19000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minorityserving and Hispanicserving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups 80 percent are firstgeneration and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus please visit theCSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 fulltime faculty and offers 48 undergraduate 35 graduate and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB diversity equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences backgrounds and insights we inspire innovation challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSBs commitment to hire develop and retain a diverse faculty we offer a variety of networking mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Music Department at California State University San Bernardino is seeking applicants for a fulltime tenuretrack faculty position in Music Education. We are looking for an outstanding educator to lead our BM PreCertification program and direct our symphonic band. This is a 10month position (fall/spring semesters) with potential opportunity for teaching during the summer.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

• Teach courses in music education and band as assigned
• Hold office hours per music department requirements
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Serve on departmental college and university committees
• Advise music education/wind/brass majors as assigned
• Recruit students to the music education program and to the symphonic band
• Develop innovative courses in music education
• Participate in CMEA CASMEC and other related local/national organizations
• Enrich the student experience with opportunities in the field
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EdD/PhD in Music Education from a regionallyaccredited university
• Experience teaching music at the college level
• Record of ongoing research scholarship and/or creative activities

Evidence of scholarly activity publication and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduatelevel teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and wellbeing CSUSB is a smoke & tobaccofree campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Cal State San Bernardino Department of Music provides students with a rigorous musical education as a foundation for a lifelong understanding and love of music as well as preparation for a wide variety of careers in music. We accomplish this through an emphasis on undergraduate education small class sizes and close interactions between faculty and students all with a continual focus on artistic expression. Consistent with the universitys mission the department is also committed to serving the campus and Inland Empire communities through ongoing performance and educational initiatives.

To find out more about the Department of Music please visit: more information regarding the position please contact:

Recruitment Chair

Dr. Kevin Zhang

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes:

a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy

b. A statement of your research experience/plans

1. If available evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios reports on teaching observations and/or student evaluations of teaching.
2. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
3. Reference List names telephone numbers and email addresses of three 3 referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
4. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
5. Diversity Statement which may include your interpretation of diversity equity and inclusion and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University San Bernardino (maximum 1000 words).

Formal review of applications will begin November 15 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

is commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor (Range 3 $6221 $13224

Associate Professor (Range 4 $6825 $14523

Professor (Range 5 $8593 $15211

CSU Salary Schedule: background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition disability marital status or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence including Domestic Violence Dating Violence and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a twoyear basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096

This position may be Designated under California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: