Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Bands Job at The California State Uni

Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Bands

Job no: 543874
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

College of Arts and Letters

Position:

Department of Music
Assistant Professor of Music – Director of Bands

Starting Date:

January, 2024

Minimum Qualifications:

1. An earned DMA or Ph.D. in Music, Conducting, or a closely-related area with a specialization in wind band conducting from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (01/17/2025).
2. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
3. Demonstrated record of experience conducting wind band repertoire at the collegiate or professional level.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Evidence of programming, teaching, and/or conducting:

• New and contemporary repertoire
• Repertoire that reflects diverse musical traditions
• Music of underrepresented composers
• Music utilizing non-traditional techniques

Duties:

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional conductor and teacher with training in wind band conducting and pedagogy; in addition, professional or collegiate experience conducting or performing orchestral repertoire is desirable. Primary responsibilities will include directing the University Wind Ensemble; teaching and mentoring conducting students at the undergraduate and graduate level; and teaching additional courses contingent upon candidate’s expertise, interests, and department needs. They will actively collaborate with the other music areas to recruit students to the department as a whole. They will be expected to serve on performance juries and advise master’s thesis and undergraduate senior projects, as well as undergraduate and graduate recitals. The candidate will collaborate closely with the orchestra director/strings faculty and other faculty to support students performing in a variety of ensembles, venues, and types of performances; collaborate with other faculty as performing and/or composing musicians; and actively participate in the department’s vision to serve the community through workshops and outreach.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Required Documentation:

Please submit the following to the Search Committee Chair as part of the online application at the Apply link listed below:

1. a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
2. a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment.
3. a supplemental document, in Word or PDF format, listing repertoire conducted and including links for the following videos:

• At least one (1) high-quality video performance example
• One (1) video sample of classroom teaching or a conducting lesson

Application:

Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by November 21, 2024. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.

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 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.