Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Jazz and allied fields)
Earlham College

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Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Earlham College - Richmond, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Category: Faculty

Description

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Jazz and allied fields) to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Earlham College Music Department invites applicants for a full-time, three-year position in jazz and allied fields, to begin August, 2024. We are seeking a dynamic jazz director who is a strong recruiter and is dedicated to the liberal arts. They should have strengths in one or more of the following: jazz and Western classical music theory, musicology (including ethnomusicology, popular music studies, or sound studies), music production, or music business. Background in music education a plus. Duties include directing the jazz program and teaching two courses in one or more of the above areas each semester. A completed doctorate or equivalent professional experience is preferred; previous teaching and directing experience is essential.

Our music curriculum fosters respect for all musics: music majors study ethnomusicology, Western musicology, and popular music, in addition to music technologies. Our ensemble offerings reflect a similar approach. The curriculum is also designed to spark connections across disciplines, both within and outside the arts. The music department is housed in a superbly designed visual and performing arts facility. Earlham's foundational Principles and Practices, which stem from Quaker practice, inform our department's philosophy and its close working relationship with each student.

The jazz program has had various emphases over the years, including big band, small combo, and Latin jazz, and we are open to any approach that provides students with training in improvisation, including wind-based world music ensembles. We are particularly interested in a director who is a culture bearer and tradition bearer in a genre with a strong non-Western core.

Qualifications

• A completed doctorate or equivalent professional experience is preferred
• Previous teaching and directing experience is essential.
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* - For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

Please Note: This position will remain open until filled

To Apply:

Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial transcripts

Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.

Statement of DEI - Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 - 1000 word statement. (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)

Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.

Video recordings of both rehearsal and performance under the candidate's direction

List of Three Professional References with Contact Information

Questions about the position may be addressed to the convener of the Music Department, Forrest Tobey: tobeyfo@earlham.edu.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham's Work Authorization Policy

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