at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Working Position Title
Instructor, Department of Music - College of Visual and Performing Arts (38524)
Classification Title
Instructor
Position Number
00038524
Posting Date
06/07/2024
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
06/30/2024
Business Unit Description
Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Temporary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
2070
Union Representation
Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Music
College/Unit
College of V & P A Dean
Division
Academic Division
Location
MB 140
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://www.niu.edu/music/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
The School of Music is a vibrant facet of the NIU campus that prides itself on strong support of first-generation undergraduate students, providing readily available resources for faculty-directed study and research opportunities. The distinguished faculty are Fulbright Scholars, Grammy Award Winners, Chamber Music America and MacArthur Foundation Grants recipients, residents at Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, guest conductors at Avery Fisher Hall, and commercial recording artists who perform regularly at significant international and national venues. NIU faculty in voice and opera regularly work with professional opera companies, vocal ensembles, and as soloists with professional orchestras. NIU Choral Ensembles have appeared on multiple national, regional, and state conventions. The university is located approximately 65 miles from downtown Chicago and is a short drive from the vibrant western suburbs.
NIU is a student-centered, regional public research institution with a diverse, international student body contributing to the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of the people of the region, the state, the nation, and the world. With this vision, the mission of the university is to promote excellence and engagement in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, creativity, artistry, outreach and service. NIU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2: Higher research activity and community engagement institution.
Position Summary
Northern Illinois University (NIU) School of Music seeks a full-time Instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate voice, direct the Opera Theatre Workshop and the annual Opera production and engage in recruitment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate voice, direct the Opera Theatre Workshop and the annual Opera production and engage in recruitment.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Master's degree in music with professional experience, outstanding performance and teaching skills, and evidence of creative collaboration with diverse colleagues and students. Applicants should be able to demonstrate and document a commitment to collegiate student success, particularly for first-generation and traditionally under-represented groups.
Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree or equivalent professional achievement, experience teaching voice incorporating current trends and best practices in a wide range of vocal styles (e.g., classical style, bel canto, musical theater, jazz, popular and/or world music, gospel), experience directing opera and/or musical theatre productions, and evidence of successfully recruiting music majors.
Physical Demands Summary
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
8/16/24
Anticipated Appointment End Date
05/15/2025
Percent of Staff Year
0.75
Standard Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary
$48,814.02
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
2,711.89
Earn Type
Salary
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
For full consideration, applicants should submit application materials to https://employment.niu.edu/postings/78319 by June 30, 2024.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Letter of interest
Transcripts (unofficial with official upon hire)
List of 5 references
Links to recent performance videos
Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the curricular needs of the 21st century collegiate vocal student
2 videos of the candidate teaching students of different levels.
Applicants submitted after June 30, 2024 are welcomed but will be considered as needed.
Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
