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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide :
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)
- Teaching statement not to exceed two pages
- Links to videos of you in rehearsal (10 minutes) and in performance (10 minutes)
Inquiries should be addressed to : Cera Babb
Deadline to Apply : Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 14, 2025.
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Music
Department
Music & Stage & Screen Arts (J066800)
Appointment Type
Faculty
FLSA Status
Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment)
Typical Working Schedule
Typically M – F, 8 : 00 – 5 : 00 depending on teaching schedule
Hybrid or On Campus
On Campus
Position Summary
The Music and Stage and Screen Arts Department at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is seeking an energetic and dynamic instrumental music and music education professional to join the faculty for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Instrumental Music and Music Education at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2025. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in conducting and coordinating concert bands and have experience in student recruitment. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience teaching and administering instrumental ensembles as well as courses in instrumental music and music education; the knowledge, skills, and dispositional traits needed to teach and inspire future music educators; an extensive knowledge of instrumental repertoire; a desire to expand and diversify the profession of music education through course offerings, curriculum, repertoire, and recruitment (e.g., teachers, students, and teaching candidates) within PK-12 and collegiate settings; and the ability to establish successful partnerships with regional music teachers and music professionals. The standard teaching load is a 12.0 credit full-time load per semester.
Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities will include conducting and administering the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Symphony Band along with other courses, based on interest and departmental needs. Teaching responsibilities may include music education methods courses, music literature courses, conducting courses, teaching and administering orchestral ensembles, and additional courses contributing to the mission of the department, college, and university. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to continue professional development and provide service to the department, college, and university.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate must have :
In addition, the following qualifications / experiences are preferred :
Posting Number : AAF01022
Number of Vacancies : 1
Desired Start Date : 08 / 18 / 2025
Open Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 03 / 14 / 2025
Open Until Filled : Yes
Legal Notices
EEO / AA Statement : UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and / or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials : The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice : As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu ; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu / titleIX .
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Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy : Employment will require a criminal background check. Final candidates will be required to provide three professional references with at least one being a prior supervisor. Misconduct checks will be completed and a personnel file review for any University of Wisconsin or State employee within the past seven years prior to hire per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.
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