Job Description
Assistant Professor of Music
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should submit the following documents with their initial application:
1. Cover letter addressing their qualifications for this position 2. Statement of teaching philosophy (note that teaching evaluations are not required) 3. Curriculum vitae 4. List of four references (letters of recommendation will not be requested at the time of application) Select candidates may be asked to submit professional work samples, and their references will be contacted for letters of recommendation.
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Music - 310300
Posting Open Date
10/09/2024
Application Deadline
12/02/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Music
Appointment Type
Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID
FAC0005300
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2025
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Music in flute performance with expertise in individual studio teaching and creative performance, along with a related research area. The department’s faculty includes composers, conductors and ensemble directors, performers, scholars, and sound engineers engaged in manifold creative practices in a liberal arts context. We seek a creative, collaborative, and intellectually curious colleague with a record of accomplishment and a clear trajectory for future excellence to teach individual performance instruction as well as courses and/or ensembles within our newly revised music curriculum ( ). The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of accomplishment in flute performance, classroom and/or ensemble instruction, and forward-thinking research areas that complement a department and campus of diverse interests. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website. ( )
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Music at UNC -Chapel Hill offers a BMus and BA in Music and an MA and Ph.D. in Musicology for undergraduate and graduate students. Our educational mission is to teach music majors and non-majors, to connect the study of music to the larger understanding of the world, and to guide graduate students as researchers and teachers. We serve the public by presenting performances and academic lectures by students, faculty, and guest artists and scholars. We offer over one hundred concerts and recitals each year, and our facilities include a state-of-the-art auditorium with recording (audio and video) capabilities as well as lighting and sound systems. Our 60 full-time and part-time faculty teach approximately 2500 students during the academic year and another 200 during summer school. Throughout teaching, research, and creative activities, we share music’s multiplicity of forms and meanings, connecting the study of music to the larger understanding of societies, and affirming music’s importance as an expression of humanity.
Position Summary This role is for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Music in flute performance with expertise in individual studio teaching and creative performance, along with a related research area. The successful candidate in this role will be able to demonstrate a record of accomplishment in flute performance, classroom and/or ensemble instruction, and forward-thinking research areas that complement a department and campus of diverse interests. This position’s teaching load will comprise a combination of studio lessons, courses, and/or ensembles that equates to a 2+2 load.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Master’s degree in flute performance. A record of accomplishment in flute performance and creative activity as well as evidence of teaching excellence.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience in classroom teaching and/or leading ensembles. PhD or DMA degree in flute performance.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions
Applicants should submit the following documents with their initial application:
1. Cover letter addressing their qualifications for this position 2. Statement of teaching philosophy (note that teaching evaluations are not required) 3. Curriculum vitae 4. List of four references (letters of recommendation will not be requested at the time of application) Select candidates may be asked to submit professional work samples, and their references will be contacted for letters of recommendation.
Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Lee Weisert; Associate Professor Department Contact Telephone or Email weisert @email.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment @ unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents - Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Teaching Philosophy/ evaluations
Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest degree/degree level?
- Masters
- PharmaD
- DNP
- PhD
- JD
- MLS/MIS
- DVM
- DDS
- MD
- Other
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