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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Tenure-Track): DIRECTOR OF CHORAL STUDIES

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Tenure-Track): SOUND DESIGN AND DIGITAL COMPOSITION

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Tenure-Track): MUSIC EDUCATION (GENERAL/CHORAL)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Tenure-Track): DIRECTOR OF CHORAL STUDIES

Appointment beginning: August 2019

RANK AND SALARY:

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

Appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor and the salary will be nationally competitive, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

DESCRIPTION:

Full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the artistic development and administration of all aspects of the San Diego State University choral program. Responsibilities will include conducting chamber and large choral ensembles; instructing undergraduate and graduate conducting and choral literature; advising; and other teaching duties that match the candidate’s qualifications and background, as well as the School of Music and Dance’s programmatic needs. The Director of Choral Studies will be expected to provide leadership in creating strong relationships with public school, community college, university, and choral professionals throughout the San Diego region, the state, and the nation. The successful candidate will be expected to recruit outstanding students to SDSU’s voice, opera, conducting, and other vocal arts programs. Active and sustained involvement in professional growth beyond the university is expected, as is participation in appropriate faculty committees and governance. The Director of Choral Studies will maintain effective and collaborative relationships with studio, opera, music education, and ensemble conducting colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A terminal degree (doctorate) in music is preferred. Candidates with a Master degree in in an appropriate field of music will be considered if combined with evidence of extensive, professional choral experience and accomplishment. The successful candidate will possess the highest artistic abilities, exemplary choral conducting skills, and evidence of or potential for successful choral teaching in a university setting. Applicants are expected to exhibit a comprehensive and current knowledge of diverse choral repertoire, effective rehearsal techniques, and strong pedagogical skills. A record of or potential for successful program building, outstanding skills in recruiting and retaining undergraduate and graduate students, demonstrated abilities as an adjudicator and/or clinician, and superior administrative skills is expected. Experience working with K-12 music programs and directing middle school or high school vocal ensembles is preferred.

BUILDING ON INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

SDSU is committed to inclusion and diversity, as represented in the institutional strategic plan, Building on Excellence. As part of this commitment, this position may be eligible for the SDSU Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) hiring program, which creates additional faculty lines for schools or departments that hire candidates who meet two or more of the following criteria;

is engaged in service with underrepresented populations in higher education;
demonstrates knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education;
has experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students;
integrates understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research;
extends knowledge of how to achieve artistic or scholarly success as a member of an underrepresented group;
is committed to research (including creative activities) that engages underrepresented communities;
shows expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration; and
has research interests (including creative activities) that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education.

To be considered for one of these additional BIE hires, candidates should identify in their cover letter how they meet two or more of the criteria. For more information about the BIE program, visit SDSU’s website: provost.sdsu.edu/facultydiversityandinclusion/bie.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Screening of applications will begin February 8, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. The following, required application materials must be submitted directly to the search committee Chair (contact information provided below):

cover letter, explicitly addressing how the candidate meets the required (and possibly preferred) criteria, and including, if appropriate, specific references to Building on Inclusive Excellence criteria (see above);
current curriculum vita;
list of five to seven persons most familiar with the candidate’s skills, including complete contact information (at minimum, email and phone; mobile phone number preferred, if available);
a video or multiple videos totaling 20-30 minutes of recently recorded material, demonstrating the candidate’s rehearsal techniques. Applicants are expected to include, either as titles in the videos themselves or in a document submitted with application materials, the dates of these rehearsals and/or performances. The majority of this footage should capture the conductor facing the camera. Applicants may also submit up to two additional digital recordings of unedited, non-commercial, live performances demonstrating their conducting skills and musicianship. Videos including multiple rehearsals or performances must include selection titles and chapter markers placed at the beginning of each selection, so that reviewers can easily navigate from piece to piece. Applicant is responsible for ensuring that videos are readily accessible and play back appropriately, regardless of computer platform (Mac, PC, etc.) or browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, etc.); and
sample performance or concert programs.

Please submit application materials via SDSU’s Interfolio portal: apply.interfolio.com/59355. Please submit a Word document (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file containing links to video materials that are immediately and reliably available via YouTube, Vimeo, or other similar online resource. Please direct any queries about this position to: Dr. Shannon Kitelinger, Chair, Director of Choral Studies Search Committee, School of Music and Dance, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182. email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); phone: (619) 594-1779

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY:

SDSU is an established and acknowledged leader in the twenty-three-campus California State University system. With more than 7,700 faculty and staff and over 35,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in the western United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral-granting institution with high research activity and receives over $115 million in external research grants and awards annually. The student body is among the most diverse in the United States, and SDSU is known for cultivating a welcoming environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence whether such diversity is presented through cultural, racial, sexual identity, or veteran status. As such, SDSU has received national recognition ranging from the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED), being one of the nation’s best universities for women Professional Women’s Magazine, among the Best Colleges for Veterans by the Military Times, and as a top LGBT Friendly campus according to CampusPride.org.

Please visit the SDSU web site at sdsu.edu for information on the San Diego State University.

THE COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND FINE ARTS:

The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts comprises seven professional schools and three departments committed to the pursuit of excellence in academic and artistic endeavors. With over 5,000 majors and approximately 300 faculty, PSFA is recognized for its excellent academic programs that prepare students for professional careers in a wide spectrum of artistic, cultural, educational, social and technical fields. The College views its connection to the local and global community as a “laboratory for learning” and educational opportunities that prepare the student to engage in the worldwide community through creativity, involvement, leadership, and innovation are a hallmark of the PSFA experience. The College is home to the campus initiative Arts Alive SDSU, which integrates arts events and arts practices into the curriculum and values art as a campus-wide priority on par with other major university strategic goals (more information is provided below). The College actively seeks applications from candidates whose professional interests align with SDSU’s and PSFA’s strategic goals, who will sustain excellence in their research and creative endeavors, promote student success, and continue to advance our commitment to diversity.

Please visit the college web site at psfa.sdsu.edu for information on the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts.

ARTS ALIVE

Arts Alive SDSU is dedicated to providing opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff at San Diego State University to engage in the arts as an integral part of a comprehensive education that promotes creative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional innovation, and personal enrichment on campus and in the community. Arts Alive works to raise awareness of the vibrant arts programming at SDSU, while increasing attendance at SDSU arts events both on- and off-campus. Arts Alive facilitates collaborations among students and faculty in the arts, humanities, and sciences in courses that apply artistic practices as a mode of critical inquiry. All of this serves to develop a national profile for SDSU as a progressive educational institution, providing arts-based models of interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and program assessment.

Please visit our web site at artsalive.sdsu.edu for information on Arts Alive.

THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE:

The School of Music and Dance offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music (BA, BM, MM, and the Advanced Graduate Artist Diploma) and dance (BA, BFA). The School enrolls over 325 majors and serves thousands of SDSU students in other majors each academic year through its general education courses, performing ensemble opportunities, and public performances. The comprehensive professional curricula are delivered by 18 full-time, 37 part-time, and 14 studio instructors.

Please visit our web site at music.sdsu.edu for information on the School of Music and Dance and its programs.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirement set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Tenure-Track): SOUND DESIGN AND DIGITAL COMPOSITION

Appointment beginning: Fall 2019

RANK AND SALARY:

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

Salary commensurate with credentials and experience

DESCRIPTION:

The San Diego State University Schools of Music and Dance and Theatre, Television, and Film are seeking an assistant professor for a joint appointment in the area of Digital Composition and Sound Design.

DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We seek a candidate who will engage in collaborative relationships with both faculty and students that will advance offerings in digital composition and sound design across the School of Music and Dance and the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. The position includes leadership of the new interdisciplinary Sound Design emphasis within the MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television and Film, teaching courses in digital composition and sound design, supervising students, and recruitment activities. The candidate will work collaboratively with faculty in each school to deliver and develop curriculum, and to implement assessment of degree programs related to digital composition and sound design.

Teaching responsibilities include courses that support the BM and MM degree programs in Global Composition, the undergraduate emphasis in Music Recording Technology and Audio Design, the MFA in Design and Technology in Theatre, Television, and Film, and the MFA Film program. The Assistant Professor of Digital Composition and Sound Design is expected to participate in recruitment activities on local and national levels that will attract outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to the music, theatre, and/or film programs. Active and sustained involvement in professional growth and creative activities beyond the university is required to obtain tenure and promotion, as is excellence in teaching and participation in school governance. A joint committee comprised of members elected from each school will review the candidate for retention, tenure and promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A doctorate in Computer Music, Music Technology, and/or an MFA in theatrical or film sound design (or related field) or equivalent is required. The successful candidate will possess comprehensive and current knowledge in the field of sound design and digital music composition as well as teaching, creative activities, and research abilities at the highest level. A minimum of two years of university-level teaching experience in the content area (including teaching graduate-level courses) is preferred and evidence of successful professional experience (e.g. United Scenic Artists local USA 829 professional membership or equivalent) is required. We seek an artistically curious and flexible individual whose background includes a range of creative output such as digital composition for music performance, art installations, audio soundtracks for film and video games, emerging media (e.g. augmented reality/virtual reality), and soundscapes for theatrical performance. The candidate will possess current expertise and provide evidence of success in areas such as the following:

A successful track record of teaching and leadership at the university level along with the ability to determine program effectiveness through student assessment is preferred. The candidate must be able to deliver a curriculum that addresses the related curricular needs of the two schools. The candidate should possess superior administrative and organizational skills. The candidate must show evidence of an ongoing commitment to advancing the profession as reflected in an active composition and sound design research agenda, including a promising record of publications and/or creative activities. Evidence of commitment to teaching, mentoring, and service to underrepresented populations is desirable as evidenced by the candidate’s research/creative agenda, mentorship of underrepresented students, and/or engagement with underrepresented communities.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY:

SDSU is an established and acknowledged leader in the twenty-three-campus California State University system. With more than 7,700 faculty and staff and 35,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in the western United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral-granting institution with high research activity and receives over $130 million in external research grants and awards annually. The student body is among the most diverse in the United States and SDSU is known for cultivating a welcoming environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence whether such diversity is presented through cultural, racial, sexual identity or veteran status. As such, SDSU has received national recognition ranging from the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED), being one of the nation’s best universities for women Professional Women’s Magazine, among the Best Colleges for Veterans by the Military Times, and as a top LGBT Friendly campus according to CampusPride.org.

Please visit the SDSU web site at sdsu.edu for information on the San Diego State University.

THE COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND FINE ARTS:

The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts comprises seven professional schools and three departments committed to the pursuit of excellence in academic and artistic endeavors. With over 5,000 majors and approximately 300 faculty, PSFA is recognized for its excellent academic programs that prepare students for professional careers in a wide spectrum of artistic, cultural, educational, social and technical fields. The College views its connection to the local and global community as a “laboratory for learning”, providing educational opportunities that prepare the student to engage in the worldwide community. Creativity, involvement, leadership and innovation are hallmarks of the PSFA experience. The College is home to the Arts Alive SDSU initiative that integrates arts events and arts practices into the curriculum and values art as a campus-wide priority on par with other major university strategic goals. The College actively seeks applications from candidates whose professional interests align with SDSU and PSFA’s strategic goals, who will sustain excellence in their research or creative endeavors, promote student success, and continue to advance our commitment to diversity.

Please visit the college web site at psfa.sdsu.edu for information on the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts.

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE, TELEVISION, AND FILM:

The School of Theatre, Television, and Film provides high quality education for undergraduate and graduate students that emphasizes excellence in the arts and technology, grounded in conceptual and historical foundations. Leading by example, the School’s faculty helps students realize their creative potential as artists, scholars, leaders, and global citizens who celebrate cultural diversity and promote social equality through theoretical explorations and practical experience. Courses combine concept and craft to lead students from critical analysis through problem solving into practical action and the production of tangible products. 20 full-time, 17 part-time faculty deliver comprehensive professional curricular, supported by approximately 25 graduate students.

Please visit our web site at ttf.sdsu.edu for information on the School of Theatre, Television, and Film and its programs.

THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE:

The School of Music and Dance offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music (BA, BM, MM, Advanced Graduate Artist Diploma) and dance (BA, BFA.) The School enrolls over 325 majors and serves thousands of general students each academic year through its general education courses, performing ensemble opportunities and public performances. The comprehensive professional curricula is delivered by 19 full-time, 35 part-time, and a wide range of studio artist faculty

Please visit our web site at music.sdsu.edu for information on the School of Music and Dance and its programs.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Review of applications will begin on September 12, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Evidence of the terminal degree should be in-hand at the start of the appointment. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/53558

Please submit the following required applications materials addressed to Dr. Joseph Waters, Co-Chair, Digital Composition and Sound Design Search Committee:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Tenure-Track): MUSIC EDUCATION (GENERAL/CHORAL)

Appointment beginning: Fall 2019

RANK AND SALARY:

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

Salary commensurate with credentials and experience

The School of Music and Dance is seeking a full-time, assistant professor in a tenure track position with expertise in General/Choral Music Education.

DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position requires the candidate to work collaboratively, teach, supervise, recruit, and manage all aspects of the undergraduate general/choral music education program. Teaching responsibilities will include Music Education practicum courses, Music Literature for Children, courses in music for elementary education majors, and other teaching duties that match the candidate’s qualifications, background, and interest. The candidate is expected to recruit outstanding students to the music program with preference to experience working with underrepresented populations. It is expected that the candidate maintain active and collaborative relationships with the public schools, community colleges, and university music education programs throughout the county and beyond. The candidate will also contribute to collaborative relationships across the School of Music and Dance. Active and sustained involvement in professional growth beyond the university is required to obtain tenure and promotion, as is excellence in teaching and participation in school governance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A terminal degree in Music or Music Education is required. The successful candidate will possess teaching and research abilities at the highest level as well as comprehensive and current knowledge of music education pedagogy. Emphasis in general music methods and approaches (K-8), choral music leadership (K-12), and background in music and integrated arts curriculum for classroom teachers is required. A successful track record of music education teaching at the university level along with the ability to determine program effectiveness through student assessment is required. The candidate must have extensive experience with all levels (elementary through high school) of public school music programs, and demonstrated abilities in recruiting and retaining undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience working with students from underrepresented populations. The candidate should possess superior administrative and organization skills. The candidate must show evidence of an ongoing commitment to advancing the profession as reflected in an active music education research agenda, including a promising record of publications. Evidence of commitment to university and community collaborations is desirable including experience leading partnerships with all levels of public school music.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY:

SDSU is an established and acknowledged leader in the twenty-three-campus California State University system. With more than 7,700 faculty and staff and 35,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in the western United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral-granting institution with high research activity and receives over $115 million in external research grants and awards annually. The student body is among the most diverse in the United States and SDSU is known for cultivating a welcoming environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence whether such diversity is presented through cultural, racial, sexual identity or veteran status. As such, SDSU has received national recognition ranging from the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED), being one of the nation’s best universities for women Professional Women’s Magazine, among the Best Colleges for Veterans by the Military Times, and as a top LGBT Friendly campus according to CampusPride.org.

Please visit the SDSU web site at sdsu.edu for information on the San Diego State University.

THE COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND FINE ARTS:

The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts comprises seven professional schools and three departments committed to the pursuit of excellence in academic and artistic endeavors. With over 5,000 majors and approximately 300 faculty, PSFA is recognized for its excellent academic programs that prepare students for professional careers in a wide spectrum of artistic, cultural, educational, social and technical fields. The College views its connection to the local and global community as a “laboratory for learning” and educational opportunities that prepare the student to engage in the worldwide community through creativity, involvement, leadership and innovation are a hallmark of the PSFA experience. The College is home to the campus initiative Arts Alive SDSU that integrates arts events and arts practices into the curriculum and values art as a campus-wide priority on par with other major university strategic goals. The College actively seeks applications from candidates whose professional interests align with SDSU and PSFA’s strategic goals, who will sustain excellence in their research or creative endeavors, promote student success, and continue to advance our commitment to diversity.

Please visit the college web site at psfa.sdsu.edu for information on the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts.

THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE:

The School of Music and Dance offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music (BA, BM, MM, Advanced Graduate Artist Diploma) and dance (BA, BFA.) The School enrolls over 325 majors and serves thousands of general students each academic year through its general education courses, performing ensemble opportunities and public performances. 16 full-time, 28 part-time, and approximately 13 studio instructors deliver comprehensive professional curricula.

Please visit our web site at music.sdsu.edu for information on the School of Music and Dance and its programs.

THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM:

The San Diego State University Music Education Program trains undergraduate music majors to prepare them to enter the Credential Program in Music. This “fifth year” is a student teaching year and part of the State of California requirement towards earning a K-12 Single Subject Credential in Music. The Music Education Program serves underrepresented populations throughout San Diego county and partners with many school districts including San Diego Unified School District and Sweetwater Union High School District. The program is designed to place SDSU students into music classrooms early in their undergraduate program. The Music Education Fellowship program is a scholarship program funded by donors that supports selected undergraduates as they work with mentor teachers at public school sites for two semesters prior to entering student teaching. 100% of SDSU music education majors who complete their credential obtain employment.

Please visit our web site at: apply.interfolio.com/54312

Please submit the following required applications materials to Michael Gerdes, Chair, Music Education Search Committee:

- Curriculum Vitae
- Three current letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s qualifications for this position
- Reference list of five individuals familiar with the candidate’s professional experience (please include updated contact information)
- Three to five video clips available via an online source (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). Each of these video clips should contain 15-30 minutes that demonstrate the candidate’s teaching skills and interactions with students in a variety of public school or university settings including rehearsals if appropriate