Instructor of Music Education
Instructor of Music Education
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Faculty - Non-Tenure
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Department of Music
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The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community. Initial appointment is for a period of one academic year. The opportunity for reappointment will be based on performance and continued need.
Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials the candidate must demonstrate
Masters degree in Music Education conferred by the time of appointment
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. or terminal degree in Music Education conferred by the time of appointment
Public school experience (3-5 years) that includes multiple areas of expertise including familiarity with Orff and Kodaly
Demonstrate a combination of public school and university teaching experience
Evidence of the ability to be an active involved and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant professional service organizations
Additional Information:
About the Department:
The University of Arkansas Department of Music is housed in the George and Boyce Billingsley Music Building in the heart of the Universitys flagship campus in Fayetteville. The Department has been a chartered member of Pi Kappa Lambda since 1984 and the University of Arkansas has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1951. Home to over 300 music majors minors and graduate students the department has a faculty of over 50 nationally and internationally recognized scholars pedagogues and musicians. The program offers degrees at the bachelor and master levels and offers an intensive one-year performers certificate. Through generous support from alumni and friends the Department of Music became an All-Steinway School in 2010. The University of Arkansas is the third SEC school to gain this distinction and one of only 150 universities worldwide with the honor.
The Music Department offers a number of recognized ensembles many of which have toured nationally and internationally. The Razorback Marching Band originally formed as a Cadet Corps Band in 1874 is the largest and most visible of the ensembles performing for thousands of Razorback fans most weekends in the fall semester. Schola Cantorum the Universitys longest running choral ensemble was founded almost 70 years ago. The Department also offers Inspirational Chorale and three additional choirs University Symphony Orchestra Opera Theatre Latin American Music Ensemble World Music Ensemble Jazz Orchestra four concert bands including the Wind Ensemble and a variety of chamber music groups for students. For more information please visit will include:
100% Teaching
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For additional inquiries please contact the search committee chair Er-Gene Kahng at
Applicants must submit:
1.a curriculum vitae
2.a cover letter/letter of application
3.a list of three professional references (name title email address and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews
Optional documents:
1.A video recording of classroom teaching may be requested at a later date
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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