Instructor of Music/Percussion
Application Deadline: March 05,
2024
About Arkansas Tech:
Founded in 1909,
Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1
regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1
institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas
Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita
Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture
as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree
programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to
provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University
and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational
resources.
Position Summary:
Instructor of Music/Percussion. This is a
full-time (9-month) position in the Department of Music within the College of Arts & Humanities. Instructor rank faculty are not
eligible to earn tenure but do have opportunities for promotions. The anticipated start date for this position is August 5th, 2024. Arkansas
Tech offers a benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and participation in TIAA-CREF retirement plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach applied percussion lessons.
Direct percussion ensembles.
Provide leadership and instruction for the marching band drum line.
Teach percussion techniques course in the music education curriculum.
Recruit and retain students for the
percussion studio, band program and music department.
Develop, teach, and assess undergraduate courses.
Engage in continuous improvement of courses.
Engage students in high-impact learning practices.
Effectively advise and mentor students at the undergraduate level.
Provide impactful departmental, college,
university, and professional service to the university, community, and state.
Engage in creative activities and
scholarship, leading to invited performances and peer-reviewed publications.
Additional duties and responsibilities
assigned by the Department Head based on departmental needs and candidate strengths.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
Exhibit musicianship on various percussion instruments as a soloist and in collaborative
settings.
Ability and interest in recruiting and retaining talented undergraduate musicians.
Teach,
develop, and mentor undergraduate percussion students.
Ability to contribute to classroom instruction in one or more
areas: ear training, music theory, composition, music history, digital audio production, group piano, and music in the elementary
classroom.
Ability to fluently use education, office, and music software, as well as learning management platforms (i.e.
Blackboard, Banner).
Minimum Requirements:
The applicant must have a
master’s degree in music.
Demonstrated success in percussion performance and instruction.
Excellent
communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree, cognate, or experience in one or more of the following areas:
ear training
music theory
group piano
elementary music education
Experience teaching and providing leadership for a studio of percussion students.
Ability to
write and arrange drum line parts for marching band.
Experience teaching percussion techniques to aspiring music educators.
Demonstrated success conducting various types of percussion ensembles.
Demonstrated success creating, programming, and teaching
high-quality marching band drum lines at the high school or collegiate level.
Evidence of or potential for fostering an inclusive
environment for diverse populations.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
The candidate selected to fill this position will work on the Russellville campus of Arkansas Tech University in Witherspoon
Hall.
ATU will provide the employee with a computer, phone, and office.
Required activities include:
teaching and lecturing, sitting for extended periods, use of a keyboard and mouse, use of standard office equipment.
Some local travel may be necessary to public schools.
The work schedule will include nights and
weekends.
What to Submit:
Letter of application.
Current
curriculum vita.
Unofficial copies of transcripts.
Contact information (phone number and email
address) for 3-5 references.
Links to video samples demonstrating the candidate’s ability to meet the minimum and
preferred qualifications listed above.
Representative video submissions will include live solo performances on keyboard,
timpani, and multiple percussion literature, live performance and rehearsal video of a percussion ensemble directed by the candidate, and if
possible, an excerpt of an academic music class (i.e. theory, ear training, etc.).
To be
considered for the position of Instructor of Music/Percussion, all applications must be received and processed through
our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on March 05, 2024, before
6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is
subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an
applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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