How to Apply
Follow the application procedures in the announcement. After screening by a search committee, successful candidates will complete an employment application, provided by the university or which can be downloaded as a (.pdf).
Department of Music, Theatre and Dance
AA# 35-2-145
The Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a full time, tenure track position as Assistant Professor, beginning fall 2013 to teach Applied Piano, Class Piano, and Keyboard Skills. Additional teaching assignments based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will share our commitment to teaching and learning and be an active participant in student recruitment efforts on and off campus. Our program is NASM accredited and serves approximately 70 majors with emphases in Music Education, Music Liberal Arts, and Audio Recording. Instructional delivery can occur through traditional, on-line and alternative methods and can occur on the main campus or off-site educational locations. Voluntary summer contracts may be available.
Minimum Requirements:
Earned doctorate in Piano Performance or related field from an accredited institution required by August 24, 2013. Higher education experience in teaching applied piano and class piano required. Profile as an active solo performer and/or collaborator, and demonstrated potential for continuing growth in creativity/scholarship. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations preferred. Demonstration of all minimum requirements must be evident in the application process.
Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and teaching demonstration. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time faculty within the department.
Term of Appointment:
Full time, tenure track
Appointment Date:
Fall 2013
Salary:
Salary is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
Application Process:
Submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences for the position, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for at least 3 professional references, unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and an unedited performance sample (CD or DVD only) to Dr. Matthew Slotkin, Chair, Piano Performance Search Committee, AA# 35-2-145, Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, Bloomsburg University of PA, 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301. Submitted materials will not be returned. Please do not send additional materials unless requested to do so. Direct inquiries to mslotkin@bloomu.edu. Please include AA# 35-2-145 in the subject line.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO Employer. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check.
Application Deadline:
To be guaranteed full consideration, materials must be received by December 6, 2012. The position will remain open until filled. Completing this search is contingent on available funding.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301
www.bloomu.edu