Instructor in Music
Instructor in Music
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Job Description
The Department of Music at Brandeis University seeks a 50% time non-tenure-track instrumentalist at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice. The duties include teaching MUS 116a & 116b Chamber Music: From Page to Stage and performing several department services starting Fall 116a & 116b are two 2-credit classes. The instructor willcoach the student chamber ensembles for up to 6 hours per week and arrange additional coaching needed for this course with support from the Department. They will also be responsible for any work related to administering this course including the auditions ensemble assignments scheduling repertoire assignments and end of semester concerts.
In addition to the teaching this faculty will be responsible for:
1. Curate and produce the annual Irving Fine Concert
2. Curate and produce the annual Lazarof Chamber Music Concert
3. Manage and administer the annual Lazarof International Commission Prize
4. Produce Lazarof chamber music recordings and secure orchestral works
performance/recording
5. Work as a liaison between the Department the Lazaroff and the Fine family
6. Perform multiple departmental services including serving as the undergraduate performance track advisor and the LBF advisor.
This is a one year hire with a possibility of renewal. Candidates should have more than two years or more of experience in teaching chamber music and curating professional concerts. Applicants with a doctoral degree and a strong nation-wide reputation in chamber music performance will be given preference.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter CV a draft course syllabus and names and contact information for two references. The deadline for first consideration is June 1st 2025. This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color ancestry religious creed gender identity and expression national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy age genetic information disability caste military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a protected class)
Employment Type
Part-Time
