| Title: | Adjunct Assistant Professor, Saxophone/Jazz Studies |
| Position Type: | Academic, (.5FTE), One-year position with continuation dependent upon funding. |
| Department: | Music |
| Closing Date: | Screening Begins 02/13/2009 |
| Start Rate: | August 2009 |
| Benefits: | Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness |
Provide undergraduate and graduate studio instruction in classical/jazz saxophone.
Perform as soloist and as a collaborative musician.
Recruit students and develop the saxophone and jazz area curriculum.
Direct the UM Jazz Combo Program.
Responsibilities may include additional coursework and responsibilities based upon qualifications of the candidate and departmental needs, such as, jazz arranging, jazz improvisation and jazz pedagogy.
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Doctorate, or master's degree with equivalent outstanding professional experience required.
Demonstrated evidence of excellence and experience as a teacher at the collegiate level; experience in applied saxophone, both classical and jazz.
Strength and experience as a soloist and collaborative performer in classical and jazz saxophone.
Experience/ability/leadership in the areas of recruitment and outreach.
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| Program Overview/Environment |
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The Department: The University of Montana is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and offers bachelor's and master's degrees in performance, music education, composition and music technology. The Department of Music has 21 full-time faculty members and more than 300 music majors. The Department of Music, the Department of Art and the Department of Drama/Dance form the School of Fine Arts, which has had a long and illustrious tradition at the University of Montana.
The Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival: The University of Montana has sponsored a non-competitive jazz festival since 1981. In 2000 the festival began its collaboration with Buddy DeFranco and was renamed in his honor. Now in its ninth year, it runs for two days featuring world-class artists on evening concerts with clinics and school jazz band performances during the day. Renowned college jazz educators are brought in to adjudicate and work with the bands. Buddy returns each year to perform with the guest artists on the evening concerts. www.umt.edu/music/Jazzfest.hem.
About The University of Montana and Missoula: The University of Montana, a research-oriented, doctorate-granting institution, enrolls more than 14,000 students (including 2,000 graduate students) from across the country and around the globe. UM draws top-notch faculty and researchers, and is home to more than a dozen professional schools. The University recently concluded a capital campaign that raised more than $100 million in private funds for facilities, scholarships and endowed chairs-more than any Montana educational institution has ever acquired in a campaign.
UM is located in Missoula, a northern Rocky Mountain city that lies at the center of five valleys where three great rivers converge. Located between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Missoula boasts a blend of small-town charm and big-city sophistication. It has a thriving art and cultural scene with 8 museums, 30 art galleries, a symphony orchestra, internationally known writers and festivals, a professional modern dance troupe and a children's theater that tours worldwide. The surrounding areas offer abundant recreational options, including hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, rafting, fly-fishing, and bird-watching. As a result, this University position offers an unparalleled quality of life.
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| How To Apply/Submitting Materials |
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Application: Send letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, transcripts, recording of recent live performances, both classical and jazz, support materials/recent programs and at least three current letters of recommendation.
In addition, please submit a video tape/DVD of teaching both classical saxophone and in the jazz area (saxophone, combo or ensemble).
Regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants must be retained by the University.
Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants. Note: for return of additional materials (those not required by this application process), please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Direct applications and inquiries to:
Saxophone Search Committee
Department of Music
The University of Montana
Missoula MT 59812
Phone (406-243-6880
Griz.music@umontana.edu
www.umt.edu/music
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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.
References
*References in addition to those listed on the application may be contacted without applicant's prior approval.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
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