Assistant Professor of Music, Horn #499781

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Position Description: The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at Lamar University is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the Assistant Professor of Horn position beginning on August 15, 2020 for the 2020/21 academic year. Candidates with enthusiasm and a vision to work within a growing department are encouraged to apply. In this position. the successful candidate will develop, sustain, and promote the horn studio with an emphasis on recruiting and retention, as well as mentoring students throughout their degree. They will also demonstrate the ability to work effectively with the department’s instrumental ensembles and will participate in departmental faculty performances, specifically in collaboration with colleagues. Candidates with extensive experience in chamber music performance and coaching are encouraged to apply, as the position will include participation in the Lamar Faculty Brass Quintet. The faculty member in this position will be expected to establish a strong regional, national, and international reputation as a teacher and performer.

Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities will include applied horn lessons, High Brass Methods, chamber ensemble coaching, and other instructional activities within the candidate’s areas of expertise and experience, according to the needs of the department. Other faculty duties include participation in the Lamar Faculty Brass Quintet, student recruitment, creative/scholarly activity, and participation in departmental, college, and university service.
The faculty member in this position will collaborate closely with the brass faculty in managing the active brass chamber music program, Lamar Faculty Brass Quintet, the annual Brass Festival, and other activities within the brass area. The successful candidate will also assist the department in maintaining positive relationships with area public schools and private instructors.

Qualifications/Experience: A completed (or ABD) doctoral degree in Music is strongly preferred, but candidates with a master’s degree in music from an accredited institution and substantial professional experience may be considered. Artist level performing skills and exceptional teaching ability are also expected, as is experience in performing and coaching brass chamber music. A successful record of college/university teaching and recruiting is preferred. Strong departmental citizenship and a cooperative attitude among colleagues, students, and staff is expected of all faculty. The candidate must be a positive advocate for the university both on and off campus. They should also demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills and possess exemplary organizational, management, and leadership skills.

Rank/Salary: The successful candidate will hold the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track), and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Department of Music: The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music is a comprehensive department within the College of Fine Arts and Communication. An important and vital link to the university and the community, the Music Department has 20 full-time and 9 part-time faculty members. The department offers the Bachelor of Music degree in music education, performance, and composition; the Bachelor of Arts degree in music; and the Master of Music degree with tracks in music education and performance.

Lamar University: Home to 15,000+students, Lamar is a member of the Texas State University System and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. The university is state supported and offers a wealth of collegiate opportunities for academic, personal, and professional development. Lamar’s student/faculty ratio of 19:1 promotes the development of interpersonal student/faculty relationships Programs of study lead to a variety of bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees and associated research opportunities. Lamar offers over 100 programs of study in the fields of Education, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Fine Arts, Communications, Health Sciences and Behavioral Sciences.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Information: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that we employ only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. New employees must present documents verifying identity and right to accept employment. Male employees 18-26 must furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the Selective Service System. Security-sensitive positions require background investigation. Lamar University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive equal consideration in the selection process. We encourage applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam era veterans, and persons with physical disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made in assisting persons with disabilities to complete the application process. Please inform Human Resources if an accommodation is needed.

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change. Lamar University reserves the right to revise, change or eliminate this job description at any time.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

This Job Description is not intended to be a contract of employment or a legal document. Employment with Lamar University is at will, and may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Job Description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Lamar University employees.

01/15/2020

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Review of Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers for at least three professional references are required to complete the online application process. Additionally, candidates are required to attach a document in the application portal with links to audio and/or video recordings of recent performances.
Candidates are encouraged to send links to videos of teaching applied lessons. Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Tim Dueppen, Horn Search Committee Chair at tdueppen@lamar.edu.

Criminal background checks: Criminal background checks will be made on finalists for the position.

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