Looking for Assistant Professor of Singer/Songwriter (Clinical Teaching Track) in Denver, CO
Job title: Assistant Professor of Singer/Songwriter (Clinical Teaching Track)
Company: University of Colorado
Job description: University of Colorado | CU Denver
College of Arts & Media | Department of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies
Assistant Professor (CTT) of Singer/Songwriter
Position #00719334? Requisition #30867
Job Summary:
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The College of Arts & Media, Department of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies has an opening for a full-time Clinical Teaching Track in Singer/Songwriter (an unclassified) position. Teaching assignments will have a start date of August 2023, will require an 80% teaching load. The incumbent will be accountable for teaching courses related to songwriting, performance, advanced songwriting and production, applied lessons, ensembles, well as any additional music courses as required by the MEIS Department and will need to possess the ability to teach undergraduate courses, and engage in research, creative work, and service. The continuance of this appointment will be based on merit/performance, budget, and enrollment numbers.
Examples of Work Performed:
Teaching (80%)
- Teach a 3/3 course load (18 total credits per AY) in the following areas: introduction to songwriting, applied upper division singer/songwriter lessons, popular music arranging & performance, advanced songwriting & production, media placement, performance ensembles, and additional music courses as required by the MEIS Department.
- Professors are responsible for the preparation of course content, syllabi, lectures, presentations, and student assignments; evaluation of student work; tracking and progress of student attendance and engagement; student advisement, management of course in online platform Canvas; etc.
- All other duties and projects as requested
- Engage in professional and academic community through publications, recordings, performances, multimedia, and professional development areas
- Produce professional work through scholarly and creative activity
- Engage in and contribute to the function and operations of the department, as defined by the department chair
- Work (e.g. off-campus performances, creative retreats) with the broader community in representing the university, department, and students
- Recording with a reputable national/international label (corresponding review from a national media outlet), or
- Extensive experience as a performer/composer/arranger with a national or international reputation (corresponding review from a national/international media outlet), or
- Representation with a reputable national/international artist management company, or
- Evidence of a national/international tour/festival (corresponding review from a national media outlet), or
- Evidence of song published/performed by a major artist/publishing/media outlet (i.e. film or TV show) or company, or
- Five years successful experience teaching at a major university or college in same or similar program
- successfully pass a national criminal and sex offender background check
- work and be present at on-and-off campus events on nights and weekends
- maintain a regular on-campus presence
- Experience in licensing, music publishing, and/or media placement
- Three years teaching experience at the college or professionally comparable level
- Experience supporting the ability to use and teach music technology (e.g. DAW recording, software, notation)
- Experience collaborating on cross-disciplinary initiatives
- Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout the institution?and into the community.
- Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities.
- Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintaining attention to detail.
- -Ability to create an equitable and positive experiences for all.
- Outwardly contribute to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace.
- Demonstrated allegiance and influential ability to embrace and advance equity and inclusion.
- Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
- Strong judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to deliberately listen and communicate relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution.
- Demonstrated dedication to developing professional relationships with students and alumni.
- Demonstrated dedication to mentoring students to realize their potential as artist-citizens.
- Commitment to the growth of the Singer/Songwriter emphasis with regard to recruitment, programming, marketing, visibility, and recognition.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity practices, and inclusive pedagogy
- Demonstrated excellence and experience in organizational teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills