The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver is a highly selective
and nationally renowned music program with approximately 275 music students.
An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an
exceptional faculty recognized nationally and internationally as well as by a
talented and diverse student body. Residing in the acclaimed Robert and Judi
Newman Center for the Performing Arts, the music program offers Bachelor of
Music and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Composition of Classical
and Jazz & Commercial music, a BM in Recording and Production, an MM in
Conducting and Pedagogy, Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and
Musicology/Ethnomusicology, and other graduate certificates and Artist
Diplomas. The culturally vibrant city of Denver is located in the beautiful
Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. With a metropolitan population of
three million, Denver has a robust and diverse arts community that boasts
outst
fessional ensembles across all music genres. For a more detailed description
of the school as well as a listing of events, performances, and recordings
visit www.du.edu/lamont.The University of Denver, the oldest independent university in the Rocky
Mountain region, enrolls 14,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate
programs. Lamont is part of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social
Sciences, which is the University's largest and most varied academic unit.
It is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars,
scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools,
and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's
disciplines intersect. The diverse scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain
the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in
today's gPosition SummaryThe University of Denver Lamont School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of
Trumpet at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, to join its
faculty in Fall 2025. The trumpet studio is comprised of both masters and
undergraduate students who study in a variety of musical styles
(classical, jazz, commercial music). The successful candidate will
teach the equivalent of six, in-person courses across the Fall, Winter,
and Spring quarters. We invite candidates with demonstrable success as
performers who will be active in recruiting students and who understand the
changing landscape and challenges faced by today's musicians.
Additionally, competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion, including inclusive pedagogy, as
they teach Lamont students to become artist-citizens committed to the public
good. Players of all musical genres are encouraged to apply.Essential Functions
Teach all applied Trumpet students including standard and auxiliary trumpets
Teach Trumpet Pedagogy & Repertoire and courses in one's area(s) of
interest and expertise
Coach/lead small ensembles
Mentor and advise students
Actively recruit students, individually and collaboratively with colleagues
Maintain an active, dynamic performance career
Serve on School of Music, College, and University governance committees
as assigned or elected
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Music or 5-7 years of equivalent professional
experience and accomplishment
Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and effectiveness
Ability to teach a variety of musical styles and genres
Record of accomplishment as a performer
Preferred Qualifications
National or international reputation as a performer
Ability to perform in a variety of musical styles and genres
Proven record of teaching and recruiting at the university level
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with inclusive teaching practices
Evidence of active support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in
teaching and schola ship/ creative work
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 9-month appointment. Work schedule to be determined with the
Director of the Lamont School of Music.Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 12:00 a.m.
(Midnight, MST) September 23, 2024.Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only
applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary GradeThe salary grade for this position is UC.Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its
good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the
posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will
be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected
candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, but not based on a
candidate's sex or any other protected status.
