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Assistant Professor of Music and Music Industry
SUNY Oneonta
oneonta, ny, usa
Posted on Sep 23, 2024
| Category: | Faculty |
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| Department: | Music |
| Locations: | Oneonta, NY |
| Posted: | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Type: | Full-time |
| Position ID: | 181304 |
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Job Description:
Begin your journey as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music and Music Industry at the State University of New York at Oneonta, starting Fall 2025. Expectations include, but are not limited to, teaching, research, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development.
The Department of Music, a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), has long been recognized for its Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry degree programs. Identified as one of the Top Music Business Schools in the US by Billboard Magazine (2024) the program features outstanding faculty, recording facilities, and internships.
To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and www.oneonta.edu/academics/music/.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Teaching voice students, directing/conducting vocal ensembles, and teaching undergraduate courses in music theory, literature, history, and the general music and music industry curricula.
- Providing departmental and university service, advising students, and engaging in ongoing scholarship, creative activities, and professional growth.
- Additional duties may include teaching music electives or courses that address specific curricular needs or the candidate's areas of expertise, as well as other courses to fulfill departmental needs.
Salary: $60,000-$61,500. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in music or related field of study (ABD considered; completion required by date of appointment)
- Two or more years of professional experience in vocal music performance and conducting.
- Background in a range of vocal styles, including classical and contemporary genres such as Hip Hop, Gospel, R&B, or other contemporary genres.
- Two or more years of successful experience teaching at the college/university, conservatory, or specialized music school level.
Preferred:
- Collaborative piano capabilities
- International profile as a performer and/or vocal music pedagogue
- Music industry knowledge
- Music technology background
- Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural populations
Additional Information:
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.
Application Instructions:
To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=181304 Please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and research interests. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees.
For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.