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Vacancy Announcement
Assistant Professor of Music/Applied Instrumental
Position #FA8013
Starting Date:August 14, 2008.
Position Description:
Teach applied music in an area of specialty. Trumpet, percussion, clarinet or saxophone preferred. Provide leadership for development of the instrumental area through recruiting, performances, clinics, and workshops. Teach in other areas of expertise as needed including jazz band, improvisation and an introductory music literature course or another course. The teaching load is equivalent to 12 credit hours per semester.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in music required. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of successful studio teaching, ensemble leadership and the ability to perform above position description, and a strong commitment to recruiting, retention, and active work among area and state music educators.
Appointment:
A one-year appointment beginning August 14, 2008. Rank: Visiting assistant professor. Salary commensurate with degrees and experience; full benefits package.
The Music Department
consists of seven full-time and six part-time faculty, serving approximately 80 music majors and more than 450 students annually through courses, lessons, and ensembles. The Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree, with emphases in Performance and Liberal Arts and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education degree, leading to K-12 certification. The ASC Department of Music, designated a "Program of Excellence" by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, the Music website is: www.music.adams.edu
Adams State College
is a state-supported, coeducational, comprehensive college, serving approximately 2300 students on campus, and more than 12,000 in extended studies. Located in south central Colorado's San Luis Valley, an intermountain valley at 7500 feet elevation, Alamosa is 225 miles southwest of Denver, and 150 miles north of Santa Fe, NM. For more information, go to www.adams.edu
Completed applications must include:
- A letter of application addressing the candidate's interest in and qualifications for the position;
- A curriculum vitae;
- Transcripts of all college work (copies acceptable);
- The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references who can speak to the candidate's qualifications for this position;
- Three letters of recommendation (email letters acceptable);
- A CD, video, or DVD recording of the candidate performing.
Send applications to:
Search Committee Chair Department of Music Adams State College 208 Edgemont Blvd. Alamosa, CO 81102 Phone: (719) 587-7621 Fax: (719) 587-7094 ascmusic@adams.edu
Application deadline: Open until filled.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Adams State College is particularly interested in applications from women and minorities.
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
Full descriptions of all positions are available from the contact person listed. Adams State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, college policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.
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Adams State College Alamosa, CO 81102 (719) 587-7011