FACULTY VACANCY

Faculty Vacancy

California State University, Northridge
Assistant/Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano (tenure track)

Department: Music
Effective Date of Appointment: August 2012 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Salary: Commensurate with background and qualifications

Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree in Piano/Collaborative Piano
Extensive professional collaborative experience in vocal, instrumental and chamber repertoire on a national/international level
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of university-level teaching experience in collaborative piano
Demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student and faculty population
CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and develop Masters of Music in Collaborative Piano Program (currently in the final stages of University approval)
Teach Collaborative Piano Practicum (weekly masterclass)
Coach Chamber Music
Teach Applied Lessons in collaborative piano
Teach other courses as needed in the Music Department and Keyboard area, dependent on qualifications
Develop and maintain professional relationships with local and national piano faculties as well as teacher associations
Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods
Demonstrate consistent year-to-year development of professional activity and research

Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin February 15, 2012, but priority will be given to applications
received by February 29, 2012. Position will remain open until filled.

Applications must include:

(1)    a letter of interest and statement of teaching philosophy (two-page maximum)
(2)    a current curriculum vita with complete professional and academic history
(3)    three current letters of recommendation with complete contact information (address, telephone and e-mail)
(4)    official or unofficial transcript

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not submit additional support material (i.e., teaching effectiveness reports, recordings, videos, reviews, press clippings, etc.) until requested.

Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:

Chair-Search and Screen Committee
Collaborative Piano
Department of Music
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8314

General Information:

California State University, Northridge, one of the largest of the 23 campuses of The California State University system, is located twenty-five miles northwest of central Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb with a multi-ethnic population of over one million people. The University enrolls approximately 35,000 students (27,000 FTEs) from diverse ethnic backgrounds, served by 4,000 faculty. Nine Colleges offer baccalaureate degrees in 70 degree programs, master’s degrees in 58 graduate degree programs, 1 doctorate graduate program and 55 teaching credentials in the field of education, and various opportunities in extended learning and other special programs. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.

Department: The Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and features over 20 full-time faculty, over 50 part-time faculty, and over 500 music majors. Degree programs include: Bachelor of Arts in Breadth Studies, Music Industry Studies, Music Education, and Music Therapy; Bachelor of Music in Performance, Composition, Commercial and Media Writing, and Jazz Studies; Master of Music in Performance, Conducting and Composition. For more information about the Department of Music, visit: http://www.csun.edu/music/.

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The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

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