Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 125050
Working Title Assistant Professor, Saxophone
Job Title Assistant Professor
Job Type Full-Time
Department Music
Job Purpose
Teach applied saxophone lessons, direct the saxophone choir/chamber music, and actively recruit. Fulfill service mission for the School of Music.

Essential Functions
Administer all aspects of the saxophone program. Teach and recruit undergraduate saxophone majors; maintain a successful applied saxophone studio (classical and jazz); and direct the saxophone choir/chamber music. Perform with the TTU Faculty Jazz Ensemble and sustain regional/national visibility as a performer. Supervise inventory and maintenance of the department's saxophone equipment. Teach courses in other areas of expertise depending on departmental needs. Build lasting professional relationships with local and regional music educators. Fulfill faculty expectations associated with traditional full-time tenure track university appointment (teaching, scholarly/creative activity, service).

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or Doctorate or ABD from an accredited institution in a related field. Candidates without a Doctorate or who are ABD, must have significant professional experience in performing and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a teacher at the university level and/or k-12. Demonstrated success in recruiting. Professional performance experience as a classical and jazz saxophonist and active participation in regional, national, and international conferences.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full time, nine-month, tenure track position to begin August 2019.
Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Posting Details

Posting Date 01/03/2019
Screening Date 01/25/2019
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application; curriculum vitae; email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter; the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two additional references; and copies of transcripts for all degrees (official transcripts of all degrees conferred and/or documentation of educational qualifications will be required upon hire). Written materials should demonstrate effective teaching experience in saxophone and other areas of specialty as appropriate to the candidate. In addition, candidates will submit unedited videos (preferred) and/or audio recordings of saxophone performances in multiple styles and settings. These recordings should be submitted as a Word file with direct links. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications missing required materials will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. Questions should be directed to Dr. Colin Hill at cjhill@tntech.edu.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References
4. Transcripts
5. Link to Recordings

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts 2
2. Transcripts 3
3. Other Documents
4. Other Documents 2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have or will you have by start date, a Master's degree or Doctorate or ABD from an accredited institution in a related field? Candidates without a Doctorate or ABD must have significant professional experience in performing and teaching saxophone.
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   (Open Ended Question)

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