The University Of Denver
Assistant Professor of Trumpet, Lamont School of Music
The University Of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80219
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Job no:
497488
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.Work type:
Faculty Full-TimeLocation:
Denver, COCategories:
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Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences
The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver is a highly selective and nationally renowned music program with approximately 275 music students. An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an exceptional faculty recognized nationally and internationally as well as by a talented and diverse student body. The music program offers Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Composition of Classical and Jazz & Commercial music, a BM in Recording and Production, an MM in Conducting and Pedagogy, Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and Musicology/Ethnomusicology, and other graduate certificates and Artist Diplomas.Position SummaryThe University of Denver Lamont School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of Trumpet at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, to join its faculty in Fall 2025. The trumpet studio is comprised of both masters and undergraduate students who study in a variety of musical styles (classical, jazz, commercial music). The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of six, in-person courses across the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. We invite candidates with demonstrable success as performers who will be active in recruiting students and who understand the changing landscape and challenges faced by today’s musicians. Additionally, competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including inclusive pedagogy, as they teach Lamont students to become artist-citizens committed to the public good.Essential FunctionsTeach all applied Trumpet students including standard and auxiliary trumpetsTeach Trumpet Pedagogy & Repertoire and courses in one’s area(s) of interest and expertiseCoach/lead small ensemblesMentor and advise studentsActively recruit students, individually and collaboratively with colleaguesMaintain an active, dynamic performance careerServe on School of Music, College, and University governance committees as assigned or electedRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree in Music or 5-7 years of equivalent professional experience and accomplishmentDemonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and effectivenessAbility to teach a variety of musical styles and genresRecord of accomplishment as a performerPreferred QualificationsNational or international reputation as a performerAbility to perform in a variety of musical styles and genresProven record of teaching and recruiting at the university levelAbility to work effectively with diverse populationsDemonstrated knowledge of and experience with inclusive teaching practicesEvidence of active support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and scholarship/creative workWork Schedule:Full-time, 9-month appointment. Work schedule to be determined with the Director of the Lamont School of Music.Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials by
12:00 a.m. (Midnight, MST) September 23, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000.Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.Please include the following documents with your application:A cover letter, normally two pages, that speaks to the position (position summary, functions, qualifications) and describes the candidate’s vision for training musicians in a rapidly changing fieldA list of 4-6 links to a variety of recent performances or recordingsA one-page statement about experience with and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and how the applicant can contribute to the institution’s and the College’s goals in these areas, particularly through working effectively with ethnically/racially diverse populations.Names and contact information for three professional/academic references.The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and veterans.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.Advertised:
August 07, 2024Applications close:
September 23, 2024
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Job no:
497488
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.Work type:
Faculty Full-TimeLocation:
Denver, COCategories:
FacultyDivision:
Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences
The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver is a highly selective and nationally renowned music program with approximately 275 music students. An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an exceptional faculty recognized nationally and internationally as well as by a talented and diverse student body. The music program offers Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Composition of Classical and Jazz & Commercial music, a BM in Recording and Production, an MM in Conducting and Pedagogy, Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and Musicology/Ethnomusicology, and other graduate certificates and Artist Diplomas.Position SummaryThe University of Denver Lamont School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of Trumpet at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, to join its faculty in Fall 2025. The trumpet studio is comprised of both masters and undergraduate students who study in a variety of musical styles (classical, jazz, commercial music). The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of six, in-person courses across the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. We invite candidates with demonstrable success as performers who will be active in recruiting students and who understand the changing landscape and challenges faced by today’s musicians. Additionally, competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including inclusive pedagogy, as they teach Lamont students to become artist-citizens committed to the public good.Essential FunctionsTeach all applied Trumpet students including standard and auxiliary trumpetsTeach Trumpet Pedagogy & Repertoire and courses in one’s area(s) of interest and expertiseCoach/lead small ensemblesMentor and advise studentsActively recruit students, individually and collaboratively with colleaguesMaintain an active, dynamic performance careerServe on School of Music, College, and University governance committees as assigned or electedRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree in Music or 5-7 years of equivalent professional experience and accomplishmentDemonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and effectivenessAbility to teach a variety of musical styles and genresRecord of accomplishment as a performerPreferred QualificationsNational or international reputation as a performerAbility to perform in a variety of musical styles and genresProven record of teaching and recruiting at the university levelAbility to work effectively with diverse populationsDemonstrated knowledge of and experience with inclusive teaching practicesEvidence of active support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and scholarship/creative workWork Schedule:Full-time, 9-month appointment. Work schedule to be determined with the Director of the Lamont School of Music.Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials by
12:00 a.m. (Midnight, MST) September 23, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000.Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.Please include the following documents with your application:A cover letter, normally two pages, that speaks to the position (position summary, functions, qualifications) and describes the candidate’s vision for training musicians in a rapidly changing fieldA list of 4-6 links to a variety of recent performances or recordingsA one-page statement about experience with and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and how the applicant can contribute to the institution’s and the College’s goals in these areas, particularly through working effectively with ethnically/racially diverse populations.Names and contact information for three professional/academic references.The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and veterans.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.Advertised:
August 07, 2024Applications close:
September 23, 2024
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