Pro-Art Musica (private music school Majorca, Spain)
POSITION/RANK: Researcher/Multimedia Developer INSTITUTION: Pro-Art Musica(private music school Majorca,Spain) QUALIFICATIONS: The person recruited will probably have a Master's degree in Computing Science and a certain degree of expertise in all or some of the following areas: COMPUTER SCIENCE Excellent Object-oriented analysis and programming skills, preferably C++ Good knowledge of JAVA, WWW design (HTML, VRML, and Web design packages) Networked multimedia and database application design Familiar with multimedia packages (Toolbook/Director) and CAL software development CD-ROM storage COMPUTER MUSIC MIDI technology/programming Development of basic sequencing software Development of simple score editing MUSIC: Notation skills Theory concepts Keyboard skills GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION Design: Creation of cartoon-like characters, animated stories and game-like environments PERSONAL QUALITIES - an interest in music education - a compentence in communicating with young children and in interpreting their ideas - imagination, creativity - a desire to work in a team with music teachers, composers and students - a great deal of flexibility and patience - Spanish is an advantage but not essential JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Come to Majorca and work for the most dynamic and fastest-growing music school and at the same time learn Spanish and enjoy this beautiful island. COMPANY PROFILE Pro-Art is a private music school with its headquaters in Palma de Mallorca and two other branches located in the other two biggest towns of Majorca. Established in 1990 for the purpose of teaching and researching in the area of music education (emphasis in piano), it currently has some 500 students (ages between 3 and 99) and a full-time staff of 9. It is the school�s mission to make music not only possible but stimulating for everyone. Technology plays a strong role in our continuous commitment to developing innovative methods. The school has some 45 pianos, a network of 15 personal computers (Mac�s and PC�), plus a long list of sound modules, synthesizers, software and hardware devices for teaching and researching purposes. JOB DESCRIPTION As a natural expansion of our "method development" team we are looking for a person who will help us to develop a Computer Assisted Learning software to teach basic music and keyboard skills to very young beginners (children ages 3 to 6). This software has to be platform independent, with a WWW-browser interface and capable of running either on a CD-ROM or Internet. This multimedia developer will collaborate in the requirements' definition and analysis phases, and will be responsible for the software implementation. This project is part of a PhD thesis that the school owner and founder is doing at the University of Glasgow, under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Arnold, Director of the Computer Music Studios. WHAT CAN WE OFFER - One year contract, with possible extension, starting in September/October 1997 - Apartment in Palma de Mallorca - Salary according to qualifications - Air tickects - To become a member of a young and pro-active team of musicians committed to the development of pedagogical material. SALARY RANGE: According to qualifications (postgrad),appartment ITEMS TO SEND: Send a letter of application togethter with a full CV (with educational qualifications, employmet history, special skills and the names and contact details of three referee) to Damian llopis by July 15th, 1997 DEADLINE: July 15, 1997 CONTACT: Damian Llopis Morey 1, Apt. 3-B 07001 Palma de Majorca Balearic Islands Ph. +34 71 723213 (Home) +34 71 720408 (Pro-Art) email: dllopis@bitel.es
Assistant Professor (tenure track), New York University
POSITION/RANK: Assistant Professor , tenure track INSTITUTION: New York University, Faculty of Arts and Science QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or D.M.A. required; an agressive program of composition, and a strong background in music theory and demonstrated excellence in the teaching of theory. JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Undergraduate teaching in music theory and analysis for music majors and non-majors, graduate seminars in musical composition, theory, and the music of the twentieth-century; advising of theses and dissertations; some committee responsibilities, full participation in all Departmental affairs. SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. ITEMS TO SEND: Applications should include a curriculum vitae, four letters of recommendation, and the abstract of the dissertation. Applicants should not send scores and tapes at this time. DEADLINE: October 15, 1997 CONTACT: Professor Edward Roesner, Department of Music, Faculty of Arts and Science, New York University, 24 Waverly Place, Room 268, New York, New York 10003. Tel: 212/998-8310; Fax: 212/995-4147; Email: Roesner@is2.nyu.edu
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