The university of Alabama at Birmingham
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
Job Location
Birmingham, AL, United States
Job Description
The Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Clarinet. This is a tenure earning, nine-month appointment that will begin August 15, 2025. Primary responsibilities will be to teach applied clarinet lessons to undergraduate music majors and minors, some non-major students, and graduate music education students. Secondary responsibilities may include teaching Class Woodwinds, coaching and directing clarinet and woodwind ensembles, and playing as a member in assigned faculty chamber ensembles.
Responsibilities of the position include:
· Teach applied clarinet and bass clarinet lessons.
· Teach courses in the music curriculum, as needed (may include woodwind techniques, pedagogy, and ensemble coaching).
· Perform as a member of UAB faculty chamber ensembles
· Perform a yearly on-campus solo recital
· Actively recruit and retain students for the Department of Music.
· Engage in outreach activities to promote the Department of Music within the university and the broader community.
· Conduct ensembles according to area(s) of expertise and provide other forms of support within the band program.
· Engage in department, college, and university service, including participation in faculty meetings, committees, academic advising, and events that contribute to the growth and success of the Department of Music.
Required Qualifications
A completed Doctorate in music by August 15th, 2025, along with evidence of effective studio teaching and performing.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of significant professional experience as a performer; evidence of significant experience as an applied instructor at the university level; and evidence of teaching in woodwind pedagogy, techniques, and ensemble coaching/directing.
All applications should include the following documents:
· A current curriculum vitae outlining their academic qualifications and professional experience.
· Statement of Teaching Philosophy including objectives for teaching within an environment which serves a community of students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.
· Additional materials such as performance and teaching videos may be requested from candidates at a later date. References will be requested only of those selected as a finalist. Please do not send any additional materials beyond the CV, letter, and Teaching Philosophy at this time. Apply here: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/23324.
Please address your cover letter to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. James Zingara (jzingara@uab.edu) and contact him if you have any questions about the position.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments — home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees — make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, healthcare, research, and service. Prior to its 50th anniversary, UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB’s NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
Birmingham is the central hub of a metropolitan area of 1.1 million people that offers a vibrant cultural community with award-winning restaurants, and a wide array of recreational opportunities including easy access to many outdoor activities in the Appalachian foothills and the beaches of Alabama.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Salary: . Date posted: 11/08/2024
Location: Birmingham, AL, US
Posted Date: 11/27/2024
Responsibilities of the position include:
· Teach applied clarinet and bass clarinet lessons.
· Teach courses in the music curriculum, as needed (may include woodwind techniques, pedagogy, and ensemble coaching).
· Perform as a member of UAB faculty chamber ensembles
· Perform a yearly on-campus solo recital
· Actively recruit and retain students for the Department of Music.
· Engage in outreach activities to promote the Department of Music within the university and the broader community.
· Conduct ensembles according to area(s) of expertise and provide other forms of support within the band program.
· Engage in department, college, and university service, including participation in faculty meetings, committees, academic advising, and events that contribute to the growth and success of the Department of Music.
Required Qualifications
A completed Doctorate in music by August 15th, 2025, along with evidence of effective studio teaching and performing.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of significant professional experience as a performer; evidence of significant experience as an applied instructor at the university level; and evidence of teaching in woodwind pedagogy, techniques, and ensemble coaching/directing.
All applications should include the following documents:
· A current curriculum vitae outlining their academic qualifications and professional experience.
· Statement of Teaching Philosophy including objectives for teaching within an environment which serves a community of students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.
· Additional materials such as performance and teaching videos may be requested from candidates at a later date. References will be requested only of those selected as a finalist. Please do not send any additional materials beyond the CV, letter, and Teaching Philosophy at this time. Apply here: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/23324.
Please address your cover letter to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. James Zingara (jzingara@uab.edu) and contact him if you have any questions about the position.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments — home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees — make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, healthcare, research, and service. Prior to its 50th anniversary, UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB’s NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
Birmingham is the central hub of a metropolitan area of 1.1 million people that offers a vibrant cultural community with award-winning restaurants, and a wide array of recreational opportunities including easy access to many outdoor activities in the Appalachian foothills and the beaches of Alabama.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Salary: . Date posted: 11/08/2024
Location: Birmingham, AL, US
Posted Date: 11/27/2024
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