Position Details

All Valdosta State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching courses at multiple levels as needed in their respective disciplines. To carry out our comprehensive mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to successfully engage students as they launch or continue their intellectual journey.

Classification Information

Regular/TempRegularFull-time/Part-timeFull-Time Position Information

Position TitleAssistant Professor, TrumpetJob Search IdentifierFacultyProposed SalaryCommensurate with credentials and experienceGeneral Summary of Responsibilities

The Department of Music seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position.

Position will be responsible for teaching studio trumpet; working with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra as principal trumpet; and working with the Faculty Jazz Combo. Some teaching and work in the jazz area is required for this position.

For more information contact Dr. Farwell, Head, via email dfarwell@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5804.

Required Qualifications

A completed doctorate degree in trumpet performance at the time of hire. Demonstrated experience teaching college-level applied trumpet, evidence of accomplishment as a professional performer and college teaching experience in both classical and jazz areas.

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred QualificationsPhysical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Position Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours)Standard Hours40Compliance Requirements

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.

Position Requires a Criminal Background Check.

Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Teach applied trumpet and perform in both classical and jazz settings. Perform as principal trumpet with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra.

Percentage Of Time70 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Research

Percentage Of Time10 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Service

Percentage Of Time10Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberF00390Desired Start Date08/01/2020Open Date09/26/2019Close Date11/04/2019EEO Statement

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of completed education?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Specialist Degree
   • ABD
   • PHD

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
4. Multi-media - Performance (video or URL) 1
5. Multi-media - Performance (video or URL) 2

Optional Documents

1. Additional Documents 1
2. Additional Documents 2
3. Additional Documents 3