Assistant Professor, Music (Clarinet)

University of Central Florida

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The Opportunity

The School of Performing Arts, Music Department at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks a nine-month, tenure-earning assistant professor in applied clarinet. Duties will include instruction, recruitment, retention, and development of the clarinet studio, assisting in the administration of the woodwinds area, and other teaching according to the qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the department. We are seeking a candidate who will work collaboratively with UCF woodwind faculty to build strong relationships with school music educators and private studio teachers, while relating to—and working well with—UCF’s diverse student population.

UCF is a major metropolitan research university, enrolling over 68,000 students. Located in Orlando, it is the center of a growing, diverse community of nearly two million people. The Department of Music, within the School of Performing Arts, offers BA, BME, BM (composition, jazz studies, and performance), BS (entertainment management), and MA degrees. For more information about the Department of Music, please visit our website at performingarts.cah.ucf.edu For more information about UCF, please visit the website at www.ucf.edu .
 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in music from an accredited institution.

  • Significant experience as an artist/performer on clarinet at a regional or national level that demonstrates a clear capacity for academic advancement commensurate with a tenure-earning position.

  • Extensive knowledge of—and ability to teach and perform in—a variety of musical styles and genres.

  • Demonstrated success in teaching, recruitment, and retention of clarinet students at the college/university level.

  • Minimum of three (3) years prior teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completed doctorate in music from an accredited institution.

  • Significant experience as an artist/performer on clarinet at an international level that demonstrates a clear capacity for academic advancement commensurate with a tenure-earning position.

  • Demonstrated experience and interest in collaborative performance with UCF faculty.

Additional Application Materials Required:

The university requires that all candidates apply online at www.ucf.edu/jobs . In addition to the online application, applicants should submit a letter of application, a statement on commitment to excellence in teaching and recruitment, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three additional professional references. Candidates must also submit a link or links, using an online platform of their choosing (YouTube, Vimeo, Soundcloud, etc.), containing approximately 30 minutes of representative live performance in solo and chamber settings, recorded within the past five years. 

Review of applications will begin on February 12, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
T
he selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
 

Please direct search related questions to Scott Lubaroff, search chair, at [email protected].

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

  • Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid time off, including annual leave (12-month faculty) and sick leave and paid holidays.
  • Retirement savings options.
  • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
  • Education assistance.
  • Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240 degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

Department

College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) – Performing Arts

Work Schedule

Varies.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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