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The California State University

Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Woodwind Studies

The California State University, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Woodwind Studies

Job no:

543277

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.Work type:

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:

Long BeachCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full TimeThe Bob Cole Conservatory of Music (BCCM) seeks an innovative colleague to be Director of our outstanding Woodwind Department. The Woodwind area includes approximately 70 undergraduate and graduate students.Required Qualifications:M.M. Degree in Woodwind PerformanceAt least three years college-level teaching or graduate assistant experienceBroad knowledge of woodwind pedagogical approachesDocumented experience in a variety of musical performance styles, including solo, orchestral, band, jazz, or chamber musicDemonstrated potential for inclusive teaching and sustaining a productive track record in research, scholarly and creative activities, and serviceDemonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized studentsPreferred Qualifications:DMA in Woodwind Performance. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the degree by August 1, 2025.Five to seven years of college-level music teaching experienceDocumented professional experience in a variety of musical performance styles, including, solo, orchestral, band, jazz, and chamber musicExperience teaching, commissioning, and performing music by underrepresented composersDemonstrated record of peer-reviewed research, creative, or scholarly activitiesDemonstrated leadership and/or service at the college levelExperience of successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student bodyExperience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroomDuties:Teach courses appropriate to the candidate’s specialty, education, and experience as well as department need. These may include but are not limited to private lessons; chamber music; music business; and theory or history.Recruit new woodwind studentsMentor and supervise students in the woodwind programEngage in program-related service activities such as recruitment and evaluation of lecturersDevelop and sustain currency in the field of music performanceDevelop and sustain research, scholarly and creative activities in the field leading to performance, presentations, and publicationsParticipate in service to the department, college, university, and communityHow to Apply - Required Documentation:An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced).Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualificationsCVVideo or sound recording of a solo performanceNames and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the

finalist stage )Finalists

will be required to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:A background check (including a criminal record check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status.

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