Saxophone Teaching Faculty

Job Summary:

The Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a 65%-time Saxophone Teaching Faculty. Preference will be given to candidates with experience of successful teaching at the advanced level and significant experience in the field of saxophone performance. We seek a colleague who will join a nationally renowned faculty and staff and contribute to our program through teaching courses that develop and support a wide range of musical endeavors.

The instructor in this course will be expected to perform the following duties:

Instruction:
-Teach students in the classical saxophone studio, which may include Doctoral students and/or dissertators.
-Teach a weekly studio class
-Teach one chamber ensemble per semester
-Hold regular office hours

Department/Area Responsibilities:
-Attend all departmental and area meetings as required
-Recruitment of students for the classical saxophone studio
-Participate in undergraduate juries for the woodwind area at the end of each semester
-Attend graduate and undergraduate audition days
-Supervise teaching assistants

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
• 15% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 15% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• 50% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 5% Recruitment of students for the saxophone studio

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have the following required qualifications:
- Strong commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate, master's, doctoral and dissertator levels
- One year of instructional experience at a college or university
- An enthusiasm for innovative, collaborative learning environments
- Evidence of an emerging national performance career

Well-qualified candidates will have the following preferred qualifications:
- 3 years of instructional experience at a college or university
- Evidence of an established national/international performance career
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with all persons with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. This includes but is not limited to the general public, students, staff, and collaborating partner

Work Type:

Part Time: 65%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $52,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position at 100% full time is $52,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The offered salary will reflect a 65% time appointment. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as sick leave, competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits. Employees have the option to continue benefits for the full calendar year.

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address your qualifications. Please contact Anne Brutosky, anne.brutosky@wisc.edu with questions.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Please note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Contact:

Anne Brutosky
anne.brutosky@wisc.edu
608-263-4734
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Teaching Faculty I(TL025)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MEADWITTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

316639-AS

 

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