Director of Instrumental Music

Director of Instrumental Music

Posting Number: R0007122

Location: Salem Campus

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:

Willamette University, founded in 1842,
is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students
across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon
State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts
college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to
the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range
of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked
MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA
programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer
science.

Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive
benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes
options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial
paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying
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at 503-370-6210.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Instrumental Music is a part-time position
responsible for organizing, preparing, and conducting the
orchestral ensemble during the Fall and Spring semesters, as well
as working with faculty in the Music Department to recruit
potential student-musicians to Willamette.

The position requires: the ability to effectively recruit,
organize, and teaching instrumental, orchestral music to
college-level musicians; the ability to help students improve their
playing and performance skills across a range of orchestral
instruments; the ability to conduct an orchestral ensemble at a
high level of quality and proficiency; music literacy appropriate
to college-level instruction; and willingness and ability to work
collaboratively with colleagues in the Music Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes, prepares, and conducts the orchestra in Fall and
Spring, which includes appropriate practice and performance
time.

Oversees chamber music within the Music Department, which
includes holding auditions, helping to organize playing groups, and
working with faculty.

Participates in recruitment activities for both prospective
students and Artist Associates.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Masters degree in Music; Doctorate preferred.

5 years of experience teaching and conducting orchestral music
and ensembles at least at the high school level; college-level
conducting experience preferred.

Demonstrated success developing young musicians and helping
them to improve their musicianship, playing skills, and ensemble
performance abilities.

Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday on a part-time
basis; possibility of occasional necessity for weekend work related
to recruiting and tryouts.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Typical work is
performed indoors in a normal office environment.

Salary: $30,000 (0.43 FTE on adjunct salary scale)

You will need to upload the following two documents as part of
your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled
Resume:

Cover letter addressing qualifications

Current resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the
position is filled.

​Incomplete applications will not be considered.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:

All University positions require that candidates submit to a
criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not
automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of
conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the
position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online
application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette
University, please complete our online employment application. Your
application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of
the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you
are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you
will not be able to edit your application.

Apply online at https://willamette.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Salem-Campus/Director-of-Instrumental-Music_R0007122

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and
to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting
and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek
candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented
groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus
varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

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