Assistant Professor of Music
The Alma College Department of Music seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2010. The assignment includes conducting the Alma Symphony Orchestra and providing the leadership for an imaginative and energetic recruiting program that builds a college student strings program. Teaching responsibilities include conducting and other departmental courses based on expertise and experience (preference given to composition, theory/aural skills, studio lessons, and world music). Offerings outside the major can include first-year seminars with musical topics and 4-week May term courses.
Candidates should be committeed to undergraduate liberal arts education, to active pursuit of scholarship and/or creative work, and to institutional service. Full-time teaching load is six courses per year; salaries, benefits, and support for professional development are competitive.
Requirements include: completed doctorate degree (or in the final stages of completion) and orchestral conducting experience. Teaching experience at the college level and demonstrated success in attracting students preferred.
To receive full consideration, send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references by December 1, 2009 to: Dr. Scott Messing, Department of Music, Alma College, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801; 989/463-7215; or email: messing@alma.edu. No tapes or CDs at this time.
A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Alma is a selective, baccalaureate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. For more information about the College and available positions, visit www.alma.edu/jobs. To learn more about the Department of Music, visit www.alma.edu/arts/music.
Posted: Wed, October 7th, 2009 at 4:41PM
