Job Summary: | The Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time teaching faculty member in Bassoon. With 33 faculty, 26 full- and part-time instructional staff, and 24 administrative and technical staff, the Mead Witter School of Music is a comprehensive, leading school of music serving approximately 360 undergraduate majors and graduate students in BA, BS, BM, MM, MA, DMA, and PhD degree programs.
Preference will be given to candidates with successful teaching and recruitment experience in bassoon at the college level, and a record of professional performing experience at the national/international level. We seek a colleague who will join a nationally renowned staff and faculty and contribute to our program through teaching courses that develop and support a wide range of musical endeavors.
Founded in 1965, the Wingra Wind Quintet at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music is one of the longest-running quintets in the nation. Known for artistic and pedagogical excellence, the quintet performs biannually at the state-of-the-art Hamel Music Center on campus and rehearses twice a week. The quintet travels to public schools throughout the region, performs at numerous community venues, on concert series, and at conferences, and plans to continue engagement with commissioning composers, international performances, new musics, and recording projects.
We encourage applications from dedicated individuals whose teaching reflects a commitment to accessibility and diversity of methodology and representation in the classroom, in the studio, and in the concert hall.
Principal Duties:
Instruction
-Teach individual lessons and a once weekly studio class for students in the bassoon studio
-Teach one music course each semester as assigned by the Director
-Teach 1-2 chamber music ensembles.
-Teach the bassoon section of MUS 497: Woodwind Fundamentals
-Hold regular office hours
Departmental/Area Responsibilities
-Rehearse, perform and travel with the Wingra Wind Quintet
-Attend department and area meetings as needed
-Recruitment of students for the bassoon studio
-Participate in undergraduate juries for the woodwind area at the end of each semester
-Attend graduate and undergraduate audition days | Responsibilities: | Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record. - 10% Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance
- 10% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
- 10% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
- 40% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
- 10% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
- 20% Rehearse and perform with the Wingra Wind Quintet
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Master's Degree | Qualifications: | Previous experience with advanced bassoon instruction at the college level
Proven track record or the promise for strong recruitment
Evidence of an emerging or established national/international performance career | Work Type: | Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. | Appointment Type, Duration: | Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding | Salary: | Minimum $50,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as sick leave, competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits | Additional Information: | Wondering if you meet every qualification? At UW-Madison, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
This position may be renewed for an additional year, or may become an ongoing position based on funding and departmental need. | How to Apply: | Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. All applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered. For questions on the position, contact: Anne Brutosky, Department Administrator, administrator@music.wisc.edu or (608) 263-4734.
To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a minimum of 30 minutes of video/audio recordings representing various musical styles. Please include URL links to your video/audio recordings on your curriculum vitae. You will also need to upload a list of three references. References will not be contacted without notice. | Contact: | Anne Brutosky
anne.brutosky@wisc.edu
608-263-4734
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. |
Official Title: | Teaching Faculty I(TL025) | Department(s): | A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MEADWITTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC | Employment Class: | Academic Staff-Terminal | Job Number: | 305235-AS | | | The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
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