University of Akron

The School of Music at The University of Akron invites applications for a full time non-tenure track College Instructor of Trumpet
Duties will include teaching and recruiting undergraduate and graduate trumpet students, coaching brass chamber ensembles, performing with the faculty brass quintet, and serving on department, college, and university committees as assigned. Candidate will be expected to maintain an active and visible performance and outreach schedule. This position is a 9-month salary beginning fall semester, August 2014.

Required qualifications: Master of Music. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in performance, and provide evidence of successful college teaching and undergraduate and graduate recruiting.
Preferred Qualifications include DMA, Ph.D., or ABD. Preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate outstanding creative/scholarly accomplishments including national and/or international performances, recordings, master classes, presentations at music educator forums, publications, and leadership in professional music organizations.

School of Music
The UA School of Music is part of the Fine Arts Division of Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences and has a long history of excellence in performance and teaching, as evidenced by the recent retirements of six faculty members who shared a combined 180 years of service to UA. The School offers a comprehensive music program to approximately 300 majors at the bachelors and masters level and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. More information can be found at www.uakron.edu/music.

For complete details and to apply, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs. Job number 8143.

When submitting the online application (link listed above) please be prepared to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of five references, and 3 recent recorded examples which demonstrate the candidate's skill as a solo performer and 3 recent recorded examples which demonstrate the candidate's skill as a chamber performer. Upload all documents as PDFs. Include a PDF of links to streaming recordings. Unlisted YouTube or password protected Vimeo (list password on PDF).
All applications received by January 24, 2014 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled. For questions, contact John A. Schantz, Trumpet Search Committee co-chair, School of Music, Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences at [email protected]. Contact information for technical support is available on the application website.

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