Position Summary:
The Music Area of the Department of Performing and Visual Arts at UW-Platteville seeks a Saxophone Studio Specialist who has versatile musical skills. This is a full-time, benefit eligible, 9-month instructional academic staff position with anticipated August 2023 start date. The incumbent will work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and work in partnership with colleagues for musical ensembles and performances.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will need to show the ability to lead the Saxophone Studio. They will also need to possess the ability to teach music majors and minors either in the Music Theory or Music History area, and teach Woodwind Techniques (flute, clarinet, saxophone).
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- A master’s degree in Instrumental Music
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to participate in department recruitments
- Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues to complete tasks and goals
Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:
The music program at UW-Platteville is vibrant—we maintain three concert bands, a marching band (over 150 members), two jazz ensembles, an orchestra, five choirs, a music theatre program and assorted chamber ensembles.
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:
Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, applications due by: April 10, 2023. Applications will be accepted 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.
- Additional documents as needed
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. David Cooper, cooperd@uwplatt.edu
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.