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University of Wisconsin Madison

Bassoon Teaching Faculty

University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774


Job Summary:The Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time teaching faculty member in Bassoon. With 33 faculty, 26 full- and part-time instructional staff, and 24 administrative and technical staff, the Mead Witter School of Music is a comprehensive, leading school of music serving approximately 360 undergraduate majors and graduate students in BA, BS, BM, MM, MA, DMA, and PhD degree programs.Preference will be given to candidates with successful teaching and recruitment experience in bassoon at the college level, and a record of professional performing experience at the national/international level. We seek a colleague who will join a nationally renowned staff and faculty and contribute to our program through teaching courses that develop and support a wide range of musical endeavors.Founded in 1965, the Wingra Wind Quintet at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music is one of the longest-running quintets in the nation. Known for artistic and pedagogical excellence, the quintet performs biannually at the state-of-the-art Hamel Music Center on campus and rehearses twice a week. The quintet travels to public schools throughout the region, performs at numerous community venues, on concert series, and at conferences, and plans to continue engagement with commissioning composers, international performances, new musics, and recording projects.We encourage applications from dedicated individuals whose teaching reflects a commitment to accessibility and diversity of methodology and representation in the classroom, in the studio, and in the concert hall.Principal Duties:

InstructionTeach individual lessons and a once weekly studio class for students in the bassoon studioTeach one music course each semester as assigned by the DirectorTeach 1-2 chamber music ensemblesTeach the bassoon section of MUS 497: Woodwind FundamentalsHold regular office hoursDepartmental/Area ResponsibilitiesRehearse, perform and travel with the Wingra Wind QuintetAttend department and area meetings as neededRecruitment of students for the bassoon studioParticipate in undergraduate juries for the woodwind area at the end of each semesterAttend graduate and undergraduate audition daysEducation:

RequiredMaster's DegreeQualifications:

Previous experience with advanced bassoon instruction at the college levelProven track record or the promise for strong recruitmentEvidence of an emerging or established national/international performance careerWork Type:

Full Time: 100%It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 9 month appointment.This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.Salary:

Minimum

$50,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)Depending on QualificationsThe typical starting salary for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as sick leave, competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. All applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered. For questions on the position, contact: Anne Brutosky, Department Administrator, administrator@music.wisc.edu or (608) 263-4734.To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a minimum of 30 minutes of video/audio recordings representing various musical styles. Please include URL links to your video/audio recordings on your curriculum vitae. You will also need to upload a list of three references. References will not be contacted without notice.Contact:

Anne Brutoskyanne.brutosky@wisc.edu608-263-4734Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.Official Title:

Teaching Faculty I(TL025)Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MEADWITTER SCHOOL OF MUSICEmployment Class:

Academic Staff-TerminalJob Number:

305235-ASThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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