Assistant Professor - Bassoon/Music Business Job at University of Nebraska–Linco
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Fort Wayne, IN, United States, 46804
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Assistant Professor - Bassoon/Music Business
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Click “Apply for this Job,” complete the faculty information form, and submit the following documents:
- Letter of interest addressing qualifications specific to this job description.
- A statement of teaching philosophy. Attach as "Other Document."
- Names and contact information for five (5) professional references.
Do not submit recordings at this time. Semifinalists may be asked to upload recordings of performances and teaching for review by the search committee.
Position Information
Working Title: Assistant Professor - Bassoon/Music Business
Department: Glenn Korff School of Music-1032
Requisition Number: F_240180
Posting Open Date: 11/03/2024
Application Review Date: 01/13/2025
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled
Description of Work
The Glenn Korff School of Music (music.unl.edu) in the Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Professor, with a specialty in bassoon performance and music business/entrepreneurship, beginning Fall 2025. Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in the areas of music business and entrepreneurship.
The Glenn Korff School of Music (GKSOM) is a professional, comprehensive arts institution devoted to the advancement of music and dance, the preparation of the next generation of arts professionals, and service to the arts professions/institutions in the region, state, nation, and world.
Duties and Responsibilities
TEACHING:
- Develop an active and innovative bassoon studio; recruit, teach, and maintain a diverse studio of outstanding bassoon students; lead a weekly studio class; supervise graduate committees and recitals; teach bassoon literature and pedagogy, other courses as determined by GKSOM, and participate in chamber music as needed.
RESEARCH / CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP:
- Develop and maintain a national/global profile in bassoon performance, other research/creative activities, and/or pedagogy.
- Support the implementation of new Bachelor of Arts options through knowledge of music business, or music entrepreneurship.
- Additionally, the candidate will serve on graduate supervisory committees and advise graduate theses.
SERVICE:
- Contribute actively to GKSOM’s educational, research, and engagement; serve on school, college, and university committees; serve in professional organizations; work in a collaborative and collegial fashion with faculty, staff, students, and administration, support the GKSOM’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
OTHER:
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the Glenn Korff School of Music. Conduct all duties in a collegial, ethical, and supportive fashion.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- An earned doctoral degree in bassoon performance, completed by August 18, 2025.
- Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate bassoon students.
- Professional performance experience on bassoon.
- Demonstrated evidence of recruiting quality students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the music industry, including knowledge of current and best practices in management, financial planning, publishing and licensing, career development, networking, and/or marketing.
- Experience in owning or working for a non-academic affiliated for-profit, not-for-profit, or non-profit music or non-music business entity.
- Experience with creating degree programs, advancing innovative teaching practices, and envisioning new models of interdisciplinary arts education.
- Experience in performing chamber music.
Work Location: Lincoln, NE
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: No
Criminal History Background Check Required: No
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job,” complete the faculty information form, and submit the following documents:
- Letter of interest addressing qualifications specific to this job description.
- A statement of teaching philosophy. Attach as “Other Document.”
- Names and contact information for five (5) professional references.
Do not submit recordings at this time. Semifinalists may be asked to upload recordings of performances and teaching for review by the search committee.
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