Teaching Assistant Professor - Music (IAS)

Position Summary

We are searching for a Music Educator who will inspire students through expert delivery of content in both music appreciation and PK-12 general music education methods. The candidate should be able to convey a sense of passion by performing and modeling in relevant settings, including classroom, studio and lab settings. UWL and the Department of Music grants opportunities for professional development both on- and off-campus.

The Department of Music at UW-La Crosse is soliciting qualified candidates for a 100% Assistant teaching professor position to teach music appreciation and PK-12 music education methods, serve as General Education Coordinator for the department, as well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department.

Primary responsibilities may include the following :

• Teaching PK-12 general music education methods courses;
• Teaching music appreciation large and small sections;Coordinating pedagogy and assessment across all music appreciation instructors
• Supervising pre-service teachers in field experiences and student teaching;
• Recruiting music majors and minors for the program;
• One of the following : teaching applied lessons in one or more of the following areas of departmental need : bass, cello, double reeds, euphonium, horn, guitar, piano, percussion, saxophone, trombone, tuba, viola, or violin;Directing an ensembleCollaborative piano

This position is affiliated with the School of Education (SOE) and the dean of SOE will provide feedback regarding hiring and personnel reviews. School of Education affiliated staff are expected to be engaged in activities and continuous learning to inform and enhance the work they do with prospective teachers. Some additional work hours outside the academic school year may be required in order to align duties with the K-12 school year. Staff in this position collaborate with the School of Education on advising and curricular-related issues.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Working conditions and environment

Classroom, studio and lab settings

Miscellaneous Information

Information about your Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.

Highlights include :

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars : increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu / info / strategic-plan .The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here : Choose La Crosse . Learn more about UW-La Crosse here : https : / / www.uwlax.edu / human-resources / services / talent-acquisition-and-employment / finalist-welcome /

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