Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time, emergency one-year appointment as an Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include: conduct, recruit for, and administer Wind Symphony, Wind Band, and Marching and Athletic Bands; assist with supervision of student teachers; teach undergraduate courses in instrumental music education, conducting, and methods courses. Additional duties, as assigned by the chair, may include teaching undergraduate general education courses and/or graduate music education courses. This position will act as a liaison between the Band Program and the Athletic Department requiring flexible hours as appropriate for the position.

This position will enhance the prominence and profile of the band program through performance, professional affiliations and recruitment. The successful applicant will demonstrate evidence of quality teaching, will be an active participant in the Department and will carry out a scholarly agenda with publications and presentations; participate in academic governance at both the departmental and university level, and perform department and university service. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed doctorate in Music by date of appointment. ABD candidates may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful college teaching experience.

• Proven success in public school teaching (minimum of two years).

• Demonstrated success in all facets of a university band program, including the recruitment and retention of quality students, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with public school band directors, and university/community constituents.

• Demonstrated musical, financial, and administrative success with college and/or high school concert and athletic bands.

• Experience in Marching Band drill design and arranging.

Application and Appointment: For full consideration, materials must be received by June 14, 2017. Note that the Search Committee will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

To apply, send the following items electronically to Dr. Carl Knox, Chair of the Search Committee, at knoxc@ccsu.edu:

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position

• Current curriculum vitae

• Video recordings ideally consisting of a rehearsal or performances of concert band/symphonic band/wind ensemble (rehearsal preferred), marching band, and class instruction

• Three current professional references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers

For a link to video submissions or for additional information please contact Dr. Carl Knox at knoxc@ccsu.edu.

Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., SSN, DOB, marital status) from any documents submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

For more information about CCSU, go to: http:ccsu.edu.

Central Connecticut State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer