University of West Georgia Hiring for Assistant Professor of Music at UWG Recruiting Location Full Time

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Music
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 258373
About Us Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West! The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center. Job Summary

The University of West Georgia (UWG) invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Music in Music Education. This position is a tenure-track, 10-month appointment, effective January 1, 2024. Please submit materials by September 15; materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.

The Music Program at UWG facilitates a student experience small enough to be close-knit yet large enough to be rich with opportunities. The Music Program currently enrolls over 110 undergraduate and graduate majors, with eight full-time and thirteen part-time faculty. We offer a Bachelor of Music degree with concentrations in Composition, Music Education, and Performance, as well as an Emphasis in Piano Pedagogy. The fully online Music Education concentration within our Master of Music degree enrolls approximately 25 students each year. Additionally, we offer a Music Minor, a Certificate in Jazz Studies, and a Certificate in Musical Theatre. Music education majors constitute over 70% of our undergraduate students and 85% of our graduate students. UWG is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

UWG is a regional comprehensive university located approximately fifty miles west of Atlanta, in Carrollton. We are a diverse and residential liberal arts university within the University System of Georgia with an enrollment of over 11,000 students from 38 states and 73 countries. We eagerly anticipate moving our program into the newly renovated space in the spring of 2024.

Responsibilities

Teach instrumental music education and graduate music education courses and teach other courses as assigned according to program needs and the candidate’s area(s) of expertise. Engage in recruitment by developing relationships with teachers and students throughout the state, and maintain an active membership in GMEA and NAfME. Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop the music program and the music education area and contribute other service and professional development activities as needed. Maintain a focus on recruitment, retention, and progression.

Required Qualifications

ABD in music with at least three years of teaching experience within secondary instrumental music programs, and a history of a high level of instruction. Candidates should be able to demonstrate previous success in working with undergraduate and graduate students as well as student teachers in some capacity. The candidate must be invested in working with a diverse student body. In addition to the materials requested in the application, please submit a separate document with a link to at least one 10 to 15-minute teaching video. An additional link of the candidate conducting a secondary level ensemble is optional. Suggested sources for the video(s) include YouTube, Vimeo, and Google Drive. Please ensure that the links are accessible.

Preferred Qualifications

A terminal degree in music with teaching experience at the collegiate level, including working with undergraduate students in music education. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in a secondary area such as student teaching supervision, online instruction, and/or the expertise to benefit the Music Program through recruitment.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia’s affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.