Lecturer of Music/Instructor of Trumpet & Jazz

Position Summary:

The Department of Performing & Visual Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is looking for a pedagogically driven and artistically diverse Lecturer of Music/Instructor of Trumpet & Jazz Ensemble with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025. Responsibilities for this position include leading the trumpet studio and being the director of Pioneer Jazz Orchestra. Candidates with teaching experience and those who are artist-level performers in multiple genres are encouraged to apply. This is a part-time position (10 credits) with a full-time equivalent salary of $40,000, per academic year. Gross compensation is based on percentage of appointment and appointment dates. Estimate gross salary for a 66.675% FTE appointment would be $26,670 per academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include serving as the Instructor of Trumpet and managing all activities related to the trumpet studio, including teaching all applied trumpet lessons, master classes, trumpet choir and directing a jazz ensemble.
• Additional duties will be assigned based on the candidate's abilities and background.
  • Ability to engage modern pedagogy to teach undergraduate students through individual and ensemble settings.
  • Record of artistic achievement, teaching and organizational excellence.
  • Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues to complete tasks and goals.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Master of Music with a minimum of one year experience teaching undergraduate courses/lessons as an instructor and/or professional performer.

OR

• Bachelor of Music with a minimum of 10 years as an educator and professional performer.
• Expertise in trumpet performance (multiple genres), trumpet pedagogy and jazz ensemble direction.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education in a liberal arts environment and a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal and received by March 7, 2025. Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• Link(s) to recordings of the candidate performing one classical and one jazz piece.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.