Assistant Teaching Professor of Music (Double Bass/Generalist)
Posted 2025-03-15Posting Details
Position Information
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Position Title
Assistant Teaching Professor of Music (Double
Bass/Generalist)
About this Opportunity
The School of Music invites applications for a one-year, renewable
non-tenure line position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Music
(Generalist with Expertise in Double Bass) beginning August
2025.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with
salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually.
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Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
Teaching load to include:
? Foundational levels of course work for the School of Music
curricula, including MUHI 100, MUST 102, 111, 311.
? Managing the recruitment and maintenance of the applied double
bass studio, including instructing applied music lessons in double
bass at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
? Maintaining a national profile in performance and professional
service
? Performing as a soloist and in faculty ensembles as needed
? Assist with recruitment of double bassists to grow the studio
size
? Advancing students in academic matters
? Assisting students in job and graduate school placement.
Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative,
inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts
community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality
teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in
public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and
Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at
Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the
classroom and includes learning for professional development,
personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one?s lifetime.
Faculty will be expected to participate in the department?s,
college?s, and university?s lifelong learning opportunities when
available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area
as part of their overall responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Master?s degree from an accredited institution by date of
appointment and a documented history of professional activity in
the area of assignment.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be
employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
? At least four months of experience teaching at the post-secondary
level.
? Professional connections within the orchestra discipline.
Required Certifications/Licensures
N/A
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education
verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to
apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any
other legally protected status.
Department
School of Music:600040
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5402
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401341F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/15/2025
Position End Date
Posting Date
09/04/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications
must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will
continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a
sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is
filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to
applicants.)
11/15/2024
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official
transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required
at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification
will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare
and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications
and experiences align with the elements of the position description
(or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe
how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University?s enduring
values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a
commitment ?to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity
in people, ideas, and opinions.?
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Peter Opie
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
? Cover Letter
? Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
? Undergraduate Transcripts
? Master's Transcripts
? Doctorate Transcripts
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