Assistant Professor Of Saxophone - Tenure Track

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Saxophone - Tenure Track
Department
School of Music
Essential Functions
The University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks a dynamic performer and educator to teach applied classical saxophone, applied jazz saxophone, and courses in music theory including commercial music theory at the rank of Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date is August 2021. The recruitment, retention, and mentorship of Saxophone students will be an important part of the successful candidate's role.
The School of Music, one of three schools within the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media, is located in its own performing arts complex. The School just completed an expansion and renovation in February 2019 which includes a brand-new recital hall and state of the art recording studio. Phase II of the expansion is currently underway with the addition of two new classrooms. With a faculty of 45, the School enrolls approximately 244 students and offers the Bachelor of Music degree with concentrations in Music Education and Performance; the Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in Music Studies, Music Technology, Jazz, and Entrepreneurship; and the Master of Music degree with concentrations in Conducting, Music Education, and Performance. The School of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
A vibrant, metropolitan university in the state's largest city, the University of Nebraska at Omaha has an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. The campus is a residential campus with the addition of several new and beautifully appointed residence halls. UNO is classified as a doctoral-research university in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and the Athletic program competes in NCAA Division I. It also has the distinction of being one of the nation's leaders in engagement and outreach with a 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation. The campus is located in the heart of Omaha, a cosmopolitan city of more than 600,000 (1.2 million including the larger Omaha metro area), which is known for its excellent public-school system and strong economic base. The city has a variety of sizeable ethnic populations and a myriad of interesting places to live and shop. To learn more about how UNO lives its metropolitan mission please view UNO's statement on Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-communication-fine-arts-and-media/music/about-us/grow-with-us-faculty.php
The University and School of Music have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
Work Schedule
Variable
Additional Duties
Support all saxophone-related aspects of our diverse, vibrant School of Music including bands, jazz activities, music education, orchestras, chamber music, and music technology. Work with faculty and students in a collaborative environment. Develop and maintain a strong record of research and creative activity through professional performances, publications, and/or conference presentations at the state, national and international levels. Perform service to the department, including School of Music outreach and recruitment events. Additional teaching duties may include teaching jazz improvisation, chamber music, jazz combo, woodwind literature/pedagogy, and/or other courses based on the candidate's strengths and/or needs of the School of Music.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree and experience teaching classical and jazz saxophone. Professional experience performing in both jazz and classical genres.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree and experience teaching music theory.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2020F-00171
Open Date
10/26/2020
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach a cover letter expressing your interest in the position, a curriculum vita, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement (approximately 500 words), a document with a link(s) to a representative video of both classical and jazz saxophone performances (YouTube (or similar) is an acceptable platform for performance videos), and a list of at least three references with current contact information. References will only be contacted for finalists. Additional materials (demonstration of teaching skills) may be requested at a later stage in the search process. Initial screening of materials will begin on December 1, 2020. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Pete Madsen, Search Committee Chair, at petermadsen@unomaha.edu