Asst. Professor - Music jobs in West Covina, CA

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

College of Arts and Letters

Position:

Department of Music

Assistant Professor of Music – Director of Bands

Starting Date:

August, 2024

Minimum Qualifications:

1) An earned DMA or Ph.D. in Music, Conducting, or a closely-related area with a specialization in wind band conducting from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (08/19/2024).

2) Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

3) Demonstrated record of experience conducting wind band repertoire at the collegiate or professional level.

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Evidence of programming, teaching, and/or conducting:

1. New and contemporary repertoire
2. Repertoire that reflects diverse musical traditions
3. Music of underrepresented composers
4. Music utilizing non-traditional techniques

2) Demonstrated record of experience conducting and/or collaborating with orchestral programs to help create a full orchestral experience for students.

3) Demonstrated experience in successful and collaborative student recruiting from a wide array of pools and approaches to benefit the department as a whole.

4) Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring students majoring in Music Education.

5) Evidence of successful teaching experience at the graduate level.

6) Evidence of work in and/or commitment to community engagement and social justice.

Duties:

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community.  These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional conductor and teacher with training in wind band conducting and pedagogy; in addition, professional or collegiate experience conducting or performing orchestral repertoire is desirable. Primary responsibilities will include directing the University Wind Ensemble; teaching and mentoring conducting students at the undergraduate and graduate level; and teaching additional courses contingent upon candidate’s expertise, interests, and department needs. They will actively collaborate with the other music areas to recruit students to the department as a whole. They will be expected to serve on performance juries and advise master’s thesis and undergraduate senior projects, as well as undergraduate and graduate recitals. The candidate will collaborate closely with the orchestra director/strings faculty and other faculty to support students performing in a variety of ensembles, venues, and types of performances; collaborate with other faculty as performing and/or composing musicians; and actively participate in the department’s vision to serve the community through workshops and outreach.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary:

Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience (anticipated hiring range: $81,432 - $83,460 annually).

The University:

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good.  We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations.  The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation.  As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work, and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. 

The College:

The College of Arts and Letters is a diverse and vibrant community dedicated to the success of our students. It is home to nationally acclaimed undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities, visual and media arts, and the performing arts. Located in the entertainment capital of the world, our campus provides students and faculty alike with access to world-renowned venues and a rich variety of scholars, artists and performers from a host of fields and professions. Its nine departments and programs include Art; Communication Studies; English; Liberal Studies; Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies; Modern Languages and Literatures; Music; Philosophy; Theater Arts; and Television, Film, and Media Studies. The College of Arts and Letters also houses five Centers and Institutes, including the American Communities Program, the Center for Contemporary Poetry and Poetics, the Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities, the Chinese Studies Center, the Japanese Studies Center, as well as the Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery which presents year-round cultural exhibits from professional, student and faculty artists from the campus and local communities.

The Department:

The Department of Music offers both liberal arts and professional degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, Master of Music, and the Master of Arts degree in Music. Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in other fields may also declare music as a minor. Students may choose from an array of music courses to enrich their general education and cultural life experiences. The distinguished faculty includes internationally recognized scholars, performers, and industry professionals. Our location in Los Angeles provides faculty and students the opportunity to thrive in a diverse cultural, artistic, and academic environment.

Required Documentation:

Please submit the following to the Search Committee Chair as part of the online application at the Apply link listed below:

1) a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.

2) a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.

3) a curriculum vitae.

4) a supplemental document, in Word or PDF format, listing repertoire conducted and including links for the following videos:

                a) At least one (1) high-quality video performance example

                b) One (1) high-quality video ensemble rehearsal example

                c) One (1) video sample of classroom teaching or a conducting lesson

Finalists will be required to submit:

*Official transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

*A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies by an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy).

Application:

Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by January 16, 2024. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.

To apply: please click the Apply Now icon on this page or visit Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty Positions or https://careers.calstatela.edu.    

Please address all questions to the search committee chair (Dr. Sara Graef) at: sgraef@calstatela.edu.

Note: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Beginning January 1, 2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an Employee to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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