Position Expectations: Situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY, The Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education position to begin August 16, 2024. The successful candidate will teach assigned courses in the following areas: instrumental (band—winds/brass/percussion) music methods, secondary instrument (winds/brass/percussion) classes, and mentoring/supervising student teachers. Other duties may include teaching music education courses based on candidate expertise or program needs. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of diverse musicianship and be familiar with contemporary issues related to teaching and learning music in diverse and inclusive public-school and community contexts. Ithaca College continually strives to build an inclusive and welcoming community of individuals, with diverse talents and skills from a multitude of backgrounds, who are committed to civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas. Qualifications: Doctoral degree in music education or Masters degree in music education or conducting with a minimum of ten years of successful teaching and conducting experience in instrumental music (Band—Wind/Brass/Percussion) at the PK-12 level, plus an additional three years collegiate teaching at least two of which are full time with significant experience teaching a combination of brass, woodwind and percussion instrumental methods, pedagogy and student teaching courses is required. Brass or percussion specialist preferred.Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated. Applications Must Include: To apply, please attach a cover letter and current CV. For full consideration, please apply by September 30, 2024. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.Hiring Range: $61,000 - $63,500, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including: Healthcare including vision and dental
Generous Paid Time Off Policies
403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
EAP
Flexible Work Plans
Educational Benefits
Career-Enhancing Trainings
For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellnessIn an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu
