Nebraska Wesleyan University Department of Music invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instrumental Activities as a two-year Visiting Instructor. The university projects conducting a national search for a more permanent position at the conclusion of the 2-year term. This is a full-time faculty position to begin Fall 2025. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes a comprehensive package with health, vision and dental insurance benefits, retirement benefits, a generous holiday schedule, and undergraduate tuition remission for employees' dependents among other benefits.

NWU is an accredited member of NASM. For more information about the NWU Department of Music, visit https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/academics/majors-and- minors/music/music-degrees. Final rank upon hire will be determined by the Provost commensurate with experience and education.

Responsibilities:

*Direct and provide leadership of NWU Symphonic Band, including organization of an annual tour.

*Additional teaching responsibilities may include: Conducting, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Arranging/Instrumentation, applied lessons according to candidate's primary instrument, music technology, instrumental methods courses, other courses to be determined by applicant's qualifications and departmental needs.

*Commitment and energy in implementing a high impact recruiting plan to attract and maintain talented instrumental music majors as well as non-majors.

*Supervise and coordinate Instrumental Activities (ensembles, juries, curriculum, applied lessons, adjunct faculty).

Qualifications:

*Doctorate in music preferred; ABD considered.

*High energy, musical artistry, vision, and commitment to develop strong instrumental ensembles.

*Demonstrated interpersonal and innovative teaching skills.

*Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students.

*Knowledge of current issues and technology in music education.

*Preferred qualifications include evidence of successful college teaching and recruiting experience, successful teaching in high school band programs, and/or private instruction on applied instrument.

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload a letter of application addressing qualifications, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a teaching philosophy statement, syllabi, and/or teaching evaluations), the names of three professional references, and unofficial transcripts to the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU's Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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