Valdosta State University Hiring for Assistant Professor – Music (Flute) at Valdosta State University Full Time

Job Title: Assistant Professor – Music (Flute)
Location: Valdosta State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 269635
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As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities’ rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia’s Core Values.

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Job Summary

The Department of Music seeks applicants for a tenure-tenure track faculty position beginning August 1, 2024. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise (Flute) in the Music program, engage in scholarship, as well as provide service to the department, college, and University.

The Department of Music is made up of approximately 25 faculty/artist teachers and over 150 music majors and minors. The department presents over 150 musical performances for the public each year. In addition, several of the major performing ensembles within the department travel throughout Georgia, the Southeast and abroad, perform for schools, civic groups, and as part of a community concert series. The Department of Music recently expanded into Powell Hall, a newly renovated, historically preserved, state-of-the-art music facility; featuring new administrative offices, a stunning 200-seat recital hall, faculty studios, rehearsal studios, and practice rooms. VSU is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, https://www.valdosta.edu/music

Review of application will begin April 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Nicole Cox, Interim Department Head, via email [email protected] or phone 229-333-5804.

Applicants should submit the following materials in addition to the application:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Transcripts (unofficial)

• Two recent performance recordings provided via hyperlink

• List of references (3-5)

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate applied Flute for majors and minors; teach Theory and Theory Lab courses;

• Recruiting and maintaining an active Flute studio;

• Working with woodwind ensembles and studio classes;

• Performing with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra as a Principal Flute;

• Maintaining an active regional, national, and international presence as a performer;

• Additional teaching duties may be expected based on qualifications and departmental needs;

• Faculty members are expected to make substantive contributions to the Department including department, university, and community service.

Typical Allocation of Duties

Teaching and scholarship – 80%
Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the employee’s academic discipline.

Service – 20%
Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications

• DMA or Ph.D. in Music (Flute) completed by appointment date 8/1/2024

Experience teaching at college/university level

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven record of success as a professional performer and a record demonstrating a desire and ability to recruit;

• A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant’s career stage;

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting;

• Commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and actively participating in departmental affairs;

• Earned cognate or minor area in music theory, or demonstrated successful experience teaching undergraduate/graduate music theory;

• Ability to teach in additional areas of Music (music history or general education courses/music appreciation, etc.);

• Knowledge of online/hybrid teaching and Learning Management Systems;

• A record of mentoring students.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Conditions of Employment

Applicant Requirements & Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information

• documentation of academic credentials

• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,

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remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check

reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

satisfactory credit check

successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

pre-employment drug testing

confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

New employee orientation

VSU’s Annual Compliance Training:

USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)Job-specific training such as:FMLA & Worker’s Compensation, Budget Manager Training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

• Standard

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