Faculty Vacancies

Musicology Position
Double Bass Studio Position
Choral Music Education Position

POSITION/RANK: Full time tenure-track position in Musicology (Classic/Romantic specialization). Rank of Assistant Professor. Position begins Fall 2008.

QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate/undergraduate music history. Record of publication or promise of exceptional scholarly potential in musicology. Completion of Ph.D. in Musicology with Classical or Romantic specialization by August 2008 required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach graduate and/or undergraduate music history courses; advise thesis and dissertation students; engage in scholarly or creative research and publication; participate in appropriate faculty service; assist in coordinating the music history curriculum. Secondary specializations desired in: ethnomusicology, specific world-music or popular idioms, music appreciation teaching, and/or new media and distance-learning technology. Members of US government-recognized minorities especially encouraged to apply.

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY: A state-assisted institution enrolling over 28,000 students is located in Lubbock, a city of 205,000 residents. The School of Music, with a full-time faculty of 52, enrolls more than 400 undergraduate majors and 120 graduate majors. The School of Music offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Music (performance, composition, theory, teacher certification), Bachelor of Arts, Master of Music (performance, conducting, composition, string pedagogy, piano pedagogy, theory, music history and literature), Master of Music Education (including a three summer completion program), D.M.A. (performance, conducting, composition, piano pedagogy), and Ph.D. in Fine Arts-Music.

APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are to be completed on line at http://jobs.texastech.edu and refer to the job posting and requisition number 75060. Attach the following materials to your online application: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three current letters of recommendation (or placement file), 4) minimum of three additional reference names with phone and e-mail contact information. If you have trouble with the online application, contact TTU at 806-742-3851 ext. 238. Additional materials may be requested at a future date. Please limit materials to those specifically requested above.

Additional School of Music Contact Information: Jan Oldham, (806) 742-2295

Completed file should be received by December 1, 2007, but screening will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Tech University, an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, and has an institution-wide commitment to diversity.

POSITION/RANK: Artist/Teacher of Double Bass. A full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Begins Fall 2008.

QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success as applied teacher of double bass, including recruitment and retention of high-quality students; outstanding performance ability and experience, desire and ability to develop a regional and national profile as a teacher and performer; ability to teach string related courses and courses in a secondary area of expertise. Masters degree required, doctoral degree preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruit, teach, and retain high–quality undergraduate and graduate double bass students; perform in appropriate solo and ensemble settings; regional and national visibility as a teacher and performer; teach related string courses and courses in a secondary area of expertise. Advise theses and dissertations; serve on committees and other normal faculty service activities; maintain creative/scholarly and service contributions appropriate for assignment.

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY: A state-assisted institution enrolling over 28,000 students is located in Lubbock, a city of 205,000 residents. The School of Music, with a full-time faculty of 52, enrolls more than 500 majors and offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Music (performance, composition, theory, teacher certification), Bachelor of Arts, Master of Music (performance, conducting, composition, string pedagogy, piano pedagogy, theory, music history and literature), Master of Music Education (including a three summer completion program), D.M.A. (performance, conducting, composition, piano pedagogy), and Ph.D. in Fine Arts-Music.

APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are to be completed online at http://jobs.texastech.edu and refer to the job posting and requisition number 75061. Attach the following materials to your online application: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three current letters of recommendation (or placement file), 4) minimum of three additional reference names with phone and e-mail contact information. If you have trouble with the online application, contact TTU at 806-742-3851 ext. 238. Additional materials may be requested at a future date. Please limit materials to those specifically requested above.

Additional School of Music Contact Information: Jan Oldham, (806) 742-2295

Completed file should be received by November 9, 2007, but screening will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Tech University, an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, and has an institution-wide commitment to diversity.

POSITION/RANK: Associate Director of Choral Studies/Choral Music Education. Rank, tenure, and salary are commensurate with experience. Begins Fall 2008.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position is a critical blend between choral music education and choral conducting. It is important that the successful candidate be focused on choral music education as the fundamental mission with substantive investment in the administration of and conducting within the Choral Department. Evidence of outstanding success as a choral conductor and choral music educator; demonstrated excellence in secondary school choral music programs; experienced pedagogue in choral music education and conducting; ability and experience to supervise choral music education student teachers; proven success in choral program administration related primarily to recruiting and development; doctorate preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach courses in choral music education related to choral techniques, conducting, and choral methods; Assist the Director of Choral Studies in the daily operation of a large scale, comprehensive university choral program; Supervise student teachers in choral music education; Conduct a major university choral ensemble; Administer the summer All-State Choir Camp. Advise theses and dissertations; serve on committees and other normal faculty service activities; maintain creative/scholarly and service contributions appropriate for assignment.

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY: A state-assisted institution enrolling over 28,000 students is located in Lubbock, a city of 205,000 residents. The School of Music, with a full-time faculty of 52, enrolls more than 500 majors and offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Music (performance, composition, theory, teacher certification), Bachelor of Arts, Master of Music (performance, conducting, composition, string pedagogy, piano pedagogy, theory, music history and literature), Master of Music Education (including a three summer completion program), D.M.A. (performance, conducting, composition, piano pedagogy), and Ph.D. in Fine Arts-Music.

APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are to be completed on line at http://jobs.texastech.edu and refer to the job posting and requisition number 75092. Attach the following materials to your online application: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three current letters of recommendation (or placement file), 4) minimum of three additional reference names with phone and e-mail contact information. If you have trouble with the online application, contact TTU at 806-742-3851 ext. 238. Additional materials may be requested at a future date. Please limit materials to those specifically requested above. Completed file should be received by November 9, 2007, but screening will continue until the position is filled.

Additional School of Music Contact Information: Jan Oldham, (806) 742-2295

Texas Tech University, an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, and has an institution-wide commitment to diversity.