Assistant Teaching Professor of Music (Bassoon/Generalist)

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Position TitleAssistant Teaching Professor of Music (Bassoon/Generalist)About this OpportunityThe School of Music invites applications for a one-year, renewable non-tenure line position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Music (Generalist with Expertise in Bassoon) beginning August 2025.

Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually.

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• Affordable Healthcare
• Retirement
• Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development

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Appointment TypeNon-Tenure-track/ContractLength of AppointmentFT Academic YearDescriptionTeaching load to include:

• Foundational levels of course work for the School of Music curricula, including MUHI 100, MUST 102, 111, 311.
• Managing the recruitment and maintenance of the applied bassoon studio, including instructing applied music lessons in bassoon at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Maintaining a national profile in performance and professional service
• Performing as a soloist and in faculty ensembles as needed
• Assist with recruitment of bassoonists to grow the studio size
• Advancing students in academic matters
• Assisting students in job and graduate school placement.

Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one’s lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department’s, college’s, and university’s lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.

Minimum QualificationsMaster’s degree from an accredited institution by date of appointment and a documented history of professional activity in the area of assignment.

• Authorization to work in the USCandidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.Preferred Qualifications
• At least four (4) months of experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Professional connections within the orchestra and band disciplines.

Required Certifications/LicensuresN/A

Pre-Employment ScreeningRequires successful completion of a background check and education verification. Position Title(s) SupervisedN/A

EEO StatementBall State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

DepartmentSchool of Music:600040College/Department InformationDepartment Email or Phone Number765-285-5402

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number202401340FNumber of Vacancies1Desired Start Date08/15/2025Position End DatePosting Date09/04/2024Applications Accepted Through DateOpen Until FilledYesConsideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)11/15/2024Information regarding transcriptsThe option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.Special Instructions SummaryInformation for Applications Requiring a Cover LetterIn support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact InformationMihoko Watanabe

[email protected]

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