Assistant Professor of Saxophone

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Professor of Saxophone to inspire and educate a diverse student body. This role emphasizes rigorous training in musical performance and theory, preparing students for various careers in music. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, advising, and contributing to a vibrant community committed to diversity and inclusion. With opportunities for performance and collaboration, this position offers a chance to shape the next generation of musicians in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required with a strong teaching background.
• Experience in performance and commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach studio saxophone lessons and organize chamber ensembles.
• Provide academic advising and support to students.

Skills

Teaching at university level

Performance excellence

Working with diverse backgrounds

Pedagogy development

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

NC Greensboro is a minority serving institution with an undergraduate population of 51% ethnic minority students and 67% female students. The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of nearly 18,000 students, including 3,700 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staK, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. UNC Greensboro is in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNC Greensboro is an EOE/AKirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer, is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, political aKiliation, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or age. Moreover, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to recruiting and advancing women and minorities at all faculty and staff levels.

Applicants should apply online and provide:
* Cover Letter
* CV
* Links to 3 recent, live saxophone performances

Additionally, applicants are required to provide a list of at least three references and include their professional affiliations, relationship to the applicant, email address and phone number.

Position Number	001998
Functional Title	Assistant Professor of Saxophone
Position Type	Tenure Stream
Position Eclass	FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary	With a basis in rigorous professional training in musical performance, theory and teaching, coupled with a versatile liberal arts curriculum, students at the School of Music experience a deep, well-rounded education at every level of study, preparing them for a diverse range of careers across the spectrum of music and beyond. Beyond the classroom, our students enjoy a wide range of opportunities to experience and perform in concerts and musical ensembles across a wide range of genres and cultures, from classical to chamber music to modern jazz to popular music. Our mission is to develop artists who are critical thinkers, deeply versed in the theory and performance of music, and engaged in the critical and social contexts of music in society. Whether future performers, scholars, or educators, we welcome students who strive for excellence, embrace inclusiveness, and contribute to the diversity of our mission and our art form. The School of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Saxophone. We seek an artist/teacher with demonstrated success and experience working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidate is a skilled and successful teacher of undergraduate and graduate students and will fulfill duties and responsibilities commensurate with an academic position at a leading institution. Candidates will teach studio saxophone lessons, organize and run saxophone chamber ensembles, and provide academic advising to students. Additional areas of teaching and service may be determined depending upon School needs, candidates' individual interests, qualifications, and expertise. The successful candidate will join faculty and staff at a minority-serving institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications	Doctoral degree (or equivalent professional experience) Demonstrated success in teaching at the university level, including a reflective and evolving pedagogy Evidence of artistic excellence in performance Established record and/or promising trajectory of research/creative activity Demonstrated success or commitment to working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications	Demonstrated success teaching graduate students Demonstrated commitment to professional service
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range	Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department	School of Music - 12611
Job Open Date	12/12/2024
For Best Consideration Date	01/02/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year	9
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