Music & Dance
Ballet
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Music education -- Elementary/Classroom Specialist
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Director of Wind Ensemble
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Choral Director
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Ballet
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Salary : Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Qualifications : Masters degree or equivalent professional experience required, MFA preferred. Proven excellence in the teaching of all levels of ballet, pointe, and ballet repertory. Proven excellence in choreographing ballets. Ability to teach at least two of the following theory courses: anatomy/kinesiology for dance, dance education, dance history, dance production, dance and culture, composition. Prior college teaching is preferred. Computer/technology skills desirable. Will be expected to have strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience and interest in collaborative work.
Responsibilities : Teach all levels of ballet; teach theory courses in area of expertise; choreograph on students for department concerts; produce, advise, coordinate department concerts; advise students; attend department meetings; serve on all-college committees; actively contribute to the life of the Department, College and University. Other teaching and non-teaching assignments will be determined by the needs of the Department and the qualifications of the applicant. Maintain an active career in the profession, on a national level that is commensurate with a tenure track position.
The University Dance program offers B.F.A. and B.A. programs in dance. It is the only B.F.A. program in the state universities in New England. Located in the beautiful Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts, the University is 90 miles from Boston and 150 miles from New York City. The dance program is part of the University’s Department of Music and Dance, and an active part of the Five College Dance Department, which includes the dance programs at Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges.
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2008 and continue until position is filled.Candidates should send a letter of application with a statement of teaching and choreographic interests, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), three letters of recommendation (at least two of which speak to teaching expertise), and a DVD of choreography and teaching to:
Ballet Position
c/o Billbob Brown, Coordinator, Dance Program
University of Massachusetts Amherst
11 Totman
30 Eastman Lane
Amherst, MA 01003
Position begins September 1, 2008.
Music Education -- Elementary/Classroom Specialist
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Position : Assistant Professor. . Tenure track.
Salary : Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications : Doctorate required or ABD with completion required before September 1, 2008. A record of teaching and research in elementary/general music instruction, grades PreK-8 required. Ideally, in addition to required qualifications, candidates will have a distinguished record of achievement that includes successful teaching experience in the public schools, at the college or university level, facility with music technology in the music classroom, and interest in developing summer offerings in support of the graduate program.
Responsibilities : Teach elementary classroom methods, graduate music methods, research methods. Additional teaching responsibilities depend on candidate’s areas of expertise. Observe student teachers, advise undergraduate and graduate students, serve on committees and perform other university and professional service, as appropriate. Maintain a consistent record of research/scholarly activity. Position begins September 1, 2008.
Review of applications will begin Oct. 30, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Professor Roger Rideout, Chair
Music Education Search Committee
Department of Music and Dance
Fine Arts Center
University of Massachusetts
Amherst , MA 01003 -9274
Applications should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation with reference contact information. Additional supporting materials may be required of finalists.
Director of Wind Ensemble
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Salary : Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications : Masters degree required. Doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred. Evidence of excellence in conducting and teaching at the college/university level. Evidence of successful recruiting. Proven ability to link effectively with secondary school directors. Demonstrated organizational skills appropriate to lead the ensembles.
Responsibilities : Conduct Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band. Teach instrumental conducting at the undergraduate and graduate levels: additional teaching responsibilities depend on candidate’s areas of expertise, may include instrumental literature, instrumental methods. Assist in coordinating instrumental recruitment activities with director of marching and athletic bands and applied faculty. Recruiting to include regular visits to secondary schools, offering workshops, adjudicating and actively participating in music education organizations. Maintain regional and national visibility as an ensemble director and educator as part of professional development. Advise undergraduate and graduate students, serve on committees and perform other university and professional service, as appropriate. Position begins September 1, 2008.
Review of applications will begin January 4, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Professor Jeffrey W. Holmes, Chair
Director of Wind Ensemble Search Committee
Department of Music and Dance
Fine Arts Center
University of Massachusetts
Amherst , MA 01003 -9274
Applications should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation with reference contact information. Do not send video/DVD at this time. Additional supporting materials may be requested from finalists.
Choral Director
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Salary : Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications : Masters degree required. Doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred. Evidence of excellence in conducting and teaching at the college/university level. Evidence of successful recruiting. Proven ability to link effectively with secondary school directors. Demonstrated organizational skills appropriate to lead the choral program.
Responsibilities : Conduct Chamber Choir and University Chorale. Teach choral conducting at the undergraduate and graduate levels: additional teaching responsibilities depend on candidate’s areas of expertise, may include choral literature, choral methods. Build non-major membership in University Chorale. Lead in choral recruitment activities, to include regular visits to secondary schools, offering workshops, adjudicating and actively participating in music education organizations. Maintain regional and national visibility as a choral director and educator as part of professional development. Advise undergraduate and graduate students, serve on committees and perform other university and professional service, as appropriate. Position begins September 1, 2008.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Professor Denny Brown, Chair
Director of Choral Activities Search Committee
Department of Music and Dance
Fine Arts Center
University of Massachusetts
Amherst , MA 01003 -9274
Applications should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation with reference contact information. Do not send video/DVD at this time. Additional supporting materials may be requested from finalists.
UMASS Amherst is a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual-career couples (http://acn.fivecolleges.edu) and is also a member of the Five College Consortium, along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke colleges. The Department is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. UMass Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.