Title: Lecturer & Woodwind Area Chamber Music Coordinator (part-time)

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-Instrumental Studies-134320

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: 0.50

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) College of Music is the largest public university music program and one of the most respected comprehensive music schools in the United States. It offers fully accredited degrees from the bachelor to doctoral levels and is home to the world’s first jazz studies degree program. Faculty include internationally acclaimed artists and scholars in composition, conducting, ethnomusicology, music education, music entrepreneurship, music history, music theory and performance. The college presents more than 1,100 concerts and recitals annually. UNT music alumni can be found around the globe in impressive, award-winning careers across a wide range of music professions. For more information about the UNT College of Music, please see https://music.unt.edu/.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Division of Instrumental Studies seeks an organized, experienced, energetic chamber musician to coordinate and oversee our woodwind chamber music program beginning fall 2025. This is a 9-month part-time lecturer position that is not tenure eligible. Teaching responsibilities include weekly instruction of undergraduate and graduate woodwind chamber ensembles and other duties as assigned. Administrative duties will include all aspects of coordinating the program including, but not limited to: reviewing syllabi and chamber music course policies, coordinating class rosters for woodwind chamber music students, organizing faculty coaches, and supervising graduate chamber music Teaching Fellow(s).

Minimum Qualifications

Earned master’s degree in music. Demonstrated success performing chamber music professionally. Demonstrated excellence as a teacher, administrator, and performer. High level of organization. Artist-level performer of solo and chamber repertoire. High and consistent standards of professional ethics and collegiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated success teaching/coaching music at the collegiate level. Demonstrated success in community outreach work. Evident expertise across repertoire including and beyond the European canon.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following documents with application: 1) a letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three references; 4) a listing of links to videos featuring 2 representative teaching samples (i.e. live or virtual masterclasses and/or private lessons); 5) a listing of links to websites or videos featuring a minimum 3 representative recordings of chamber performances, some of which must be from live performances. Please upload the listing of teaching and performance links in "Media Files". Additional materials, including letters of recommendation, may be requested later.

We will begin the review of materials on Friday, January 17, 2025, and continue until position is filled.

Duties to begin in August 2025.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.