Assistant Professor in Cello Performance, Education and Outreach Specialist - University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
About the Job
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
Department 00078 - School of Music
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin July 1, 2025
Details
DUTIES :
(1) Maintain a record of performances that indicates continuing growth and national/international visibility; (2) teach studio cello, chamber music, string literature, string pedagogy, and other possible teaching assignments in support of the needs of the School of Music; (3) be involved in the Music Education area, through String Methods class teaching, supervision of student teaching, and outreach; 4) supervise undergraduate recitals, graduate recitals, and DMA documents; (5) recruit and advise undergraduate and graduate cello majors; (6) contribute to the coordination and advancement of the String Area curriculum; (7) serve on committees, including doctoral supervisory committees; and (8) perform other appropriate college, university, and professional service. The School of Music seeks to create a welcoming, rigorous and responsible environment that reaches across disciplines to foster highly adaptive creators and thinkers. The candidate appointed to this position will report to the Director of the School of Music.
QUALIFICATIONS :
(1) Earned terminal degree in music ( DMA , PhD, ABD will be considered) or its equivalent in professional experience; (2) artist-level performer; (3) demonstrated evidence of successful applied teaching at the university level. Experience in community-engaged teaching, or involvement in Music Educational activities will be highly valued in the successful candidate. The strongest candidates will recognize that music has a strong potential for social change and community engagement and their work will reflect this. We are seeking a resourceful, creative, innovative, and accomplished performer who demonstrates every promise of attaining professional distinction, as defined in our Retention, Tenure, and Promotion guidelines: https://music.utah.edu/faculty/resources.php
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
PROCEDURE :
The letter of application, CV, the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 to 5 persons who can provide references, a succinct artist and teaching philosophy statement (which may include strategies for mentoring people from backgrounds that are different than your own), and (unofficial) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. In the cover letter, please submit the following video links ( URL ): (a) an unedited 30- minute video of recent solo performances, and (b) a 15–30-minute teaching demonstration. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates should complete their on-line application by the indicated application date to ensure full consideration. Candidates who proceed to the final level will be required to participate in a routine criminal background check and to provide official transcripts. For more information, or to suggest nominations for this position, please contact Dr. Hasse Borup, chair of the search committee, at hasse.borup@music.utah.edu. Please do not send other materials unless requested. Appointment is subject to available funding.
Open Date 10/24/2024
Close Date 12/02/2024
Open Until Filled No
Requisition Number PRN01301CF
Type Faculty
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
Department 00078 - School of Music
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin July 1, 2025
Details
DUTIES :
(1) Maintain a record of performances that indicates continuing growth and national/international visibility; (2) teach studio cello, chamber music, string literature, string pedagogy, and other possible teaching assignments in support of the needs of the School of Music; (3) be involved in the Music Education area, through String Methods class teaching, supervision of student teaching, and outreach; 4) supervise undergraduate recitals, graduate recitals, and DMA documents; (5) recruit and advise undergraduate and graduate cello majors; (6) contribute to the coordination and advancement of the String Area curriculum; (7) serve on committees, including doctoral supervisory committees; and (8) perform other appropriate college, university, and professional service. The School of Music seeks to create a welcoming, rigorous and responsible environment that reaches across disciplines to foster highly adaptive creators and thinkers. The candidate appointed to this position will report to the Director of the School of Music.
QUALIFICATIONS :
(1) Earned terminal degree in music ( DMA , PhD, ABD will be considered) or its equivalent in professional experience; (2) artist-level performer; (3) demonstrated evidence of successful applied teaching at the university level. Experience in community-engaged teaching, or involvement in Music Educational activities will be highly valued in the successful candidate. The strongest candidates will recognize that music has a strong potential for social change and community engagement and their work will reflect this. We are seeking a resourceful, creative, innovative, and accomplished performer who demonstrates every promise of attaining professional distinction, as defined in our Retention, Tenure, and Promotion guidelines: https://music.utah.edu/faculty/resources.php
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
PROCEDURE :
The letter of application, CV, the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 to 5 persons who can provide references, a succinct artist and teaching philosophy statement (which may include strategies for mentoring people from backgrounds that are different than your own), and (unofficial) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. In the cover letter, please submit the following video links ( URL ): (a) an unedited 30- minute video of recent solo performances, and (b) a 15–30-minute teaching demonstration. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates should complete their on-line application by the indicated application date to ensure full consideration. Candidates who proceed to the final level will be required to participate in a routine criminal background check and to provide official transcripts. For more information, or to suggest nominations for this position, please contact Dr. Hasse Borup, chair of the search committee, at hasse.borup@music.utah.edu. Please do not send other materials unless requested. Appointment is subject to available funding.
Open Date 10/24/2024
Close Date 12/02/2024
Open Until Filled No
Requisition Number PRN01301CF
Type Faculty
Source : University of Utah
