Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor (Music) 9 month appointment

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Music

HR Home Department 020215 MUSIC

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

Oversee all aspects of the Orchestral Studies program, rehearse/perform with University Symphony and Chamber Orchestra (if applicable), teach undergraduate conducting courses, teach graduate level conducting courses, conducting seminar, score reading and analysis, and symphonic literature. Mentorship of graduate conducting students in their respective recitals and final projects/thesis. Other responsibilities may be assigned as departmental need and load dictate.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Additional Qualifications

Terminal degree in music required ( DMA , DA, or PhD). Candidates who are ABD with May/August 2025 graduation will be considered. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate a record of excellence in conducting, teaching, and student mentorship of graduate students and large ensemble members.

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date 09/05/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration is October 21, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All applicants are required to complete a Missouri State University Application for Employment. A complete application includes a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, unofficial transcripts, online media presentation (video footage of both a recent rehearsal and performance, with the camera facing the conductor. Footage filmed prior to 2021 will not be considered. Please limit total recorded material to 30 minutes), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interest, names and contact information for 3-5 professional references.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20240077FTF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77152

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts – 1

Online Media Presentation

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Research Interest

Optional Documents

Resume

Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

Other Documents -1

Other Documents – 2

Unofficial Transcripts -2