POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Professor of Music Education/Vocal, tenure track
The Division of Music in the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University invites applications for an opportunity to be involved in shaping a dynamic and evolving program in music education. Creative energy, intellectual strength, and broad-ranging teaching interests are essential, as is a demonstrated enthusiasm for guiding students. At SMU, music education is a select program where pedagogy and artistic performance are valued and where students receive instruction that accommodates individual needs. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. The candidate selected will be expected to be a significant partner in connecting the division to an increasingly diverse and globally-connected community at the university and in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.
Minimum qualifications: Completed doctorate by summer 2008; exemplary public/private school general and choral music teaching/conducting experience; evidence of ongoing creative/scholarly activities; expertise to teach elementary and secondary vocal music education courses, supervise student teachers, and assist in recruiting by maintaining a high level of visibility with area public/private schools.
Preferred qualifications: Ability to teach graduate seminars and supervise graduate research; published creative scholarship, presentations, and/or research in referred journals and/or national venues; ability to teach world music or special needs a plus; experience mentoring culturally diverse students. Position begins August 2008.
Application
Send letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Nancy Cochran, Director, Division of Music, SMU, PO Box 750356, Dallas TX, 75275 or as email attachments to cthompso@smu.edu. (Position number 006065) We encourage digital applications. Emailed files should be saved to smallest size. To retain font and formatting integrity, please save documents in .pdf format. Letters of recommendation may be scanned and sent as .jpg files. Candidates may submit websites, CDs, and/or DVDs that showcase their work. All digital material/files/media must be fully functioning on both PC and Mac platforms. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked by November 20, 2007, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision at the completion of the search.
The Division of Music
The Division of Music aspires to preserve and extend the practice and understanding of music through intellectual and artistic experiences of the highest caliber – experiences that are fundamentally professional, but guided by the timeless principles of a liberal arts education. Visit us at http://smu.edu/meadows.
SMU
SMU is an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Explore Virtual SMU at http://www.smu.edu. Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations, and the building of a new performing arts center. Visit http://www.dallaschamber.org.
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