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Institution: California State University, Northridge

Position: Assistant Professor

General Information:

August 20, 2014.

Qualifications:

DMA or PhD in music theory, composition, or performance
 Ideal candidate will have university-level experience teaching musicianship/ear training and music theory, excellent
keyboard skills, and expert knowledge of current sight-singing methods and techniques involving various solfège
systems.
 An established record of successful music research, creative work, or music performances.
 Demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student and faculty population.
CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Evidence of degree(s) at time of hire.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Teach and coordinate courses in the musicianship area.
 Teach courses in a secondary area of expertise, such as music theory, composition, or performance, as well as
perform other duties as assigned by the music department.
 Demonstrate consistent year-to-year development of publishing, performance or professional activity.
 Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.

Salary Range: unspecified

Items to Send:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, as well as a brief statement discussing the candidate’s teaching philosophy in the areas of undergraduate musicianship and theory. Other materials, such as samples of research and publications, original compositions or recordings may be requested at a later date. We encourage and welcome applications from active performers who would enjoy participating in the important responsibilities of training our music students for the demands of the 21st century.
Application Deadline: Screening of application will begin on December 2, 2013 and position will remain open until filled.
Inquiries, applications and nominations should be addressed to:
Prof. Ron Borczon, Chair
Department of Music
California State University Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330-8314

Deadline: open until filled

Contact:

Inquiries, applications and nominations should be addressed to:
Prof. Ron Borczon, Chair
Department of Music
California State University Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330-8314

Other Information:

http://www.csun.edu/facultyaffairs/openings/position/1417.pdf

Date Listed: 11/11/2013

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