INSTRUCTOR OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

Northwestern State University seeks applications for a 9-month Instructor of Music Performance (Non-Tenure Track) beginning August 2024. Responsibilities may include teaching group performance classes, individual lessons, and/or ensembles, and providing piano accompaniment for performances, juries, and recitals. The instructor’s primary duties/responsibilities are to serve the NSU Theatre and Dance Department by assisting the Director of the BFA in Musical Theatre as an accompanist for lessons, rehearsals, and performances. Duties may also include serving as Assistant Music Director and/or conductor for musical theatre performances. A strong knowledge of the musical theatre canon is required. A strong respect for and an ability to work well with colleagues is essential.

PhD, DM, MFA, MM required. Advanced piano accompaniment skills are also required.
RANK AND SALARY: Rank is at the instructor level and salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2024. Review of applications begins immediately.
To Apply Submit the Following in one PDF File To:
 

1. Cover Letter
2. Vita
3. Transcripts
4. List of three references with contact information. 

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

 The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

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In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

• Shall be credentialed and in good standing by relative credentialing agencies, if appropriate.
• Shall be qualified to teach in the field of study.
• Shall be effective in teaching the assigned subject material.
• Shall meet the required standards defined by the University.
• Shall have a minimum of 2 years' experience or equivalent in the practice of the area of study, or as required by accreditation agencies.
• Shall hold an MM, MFA, or Ph.D. degree in Music or other appropriate field of study.

• Be committed to excellence in teaching, service, professional growth, and scholarship.
• Teaches group performance, individual lessons, and/or ensembles.
• Assists the Director of the BFA in Musical Theatre as an accompanist for lessons, rehearsals, and performances. Duties may also include serving as Assistant Music Director and/or conductor for musical theatre performances.
• Utilizes a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to the targeted domain of learning.
• Evaluate students and report progress.
• Participates in periodic review of course materials.
• Maintains appropriate expertise and competencies through continuing professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of school goals and objectives
• Participates in faculty meetings and serves on all appropriate programs and committees in the School of Creative and Performing Arts and the Theatre/Dance program.
• Maintains confidentiality following federal laws and program policy.
• Represents the school in a professional manner in all activities. 
• Participates in departmental recruiting.