Asst Prof of Wind Studies , Tenure-Track, and Asst Director of Wind Studies, CCM

CCM's Wind Studies department is a highly collaborative, multi-dimensional area of the Ensembles and Conducting Division, offering MM, and DMA degree programs in conducting while serving five major CCM ensembles. The program offers robust on-stage experiences for graduate conducting students while making significant contributions to the performance profile of a leading conservatory of music.

CCM values excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum, and the ability to connect with a diverse group of students seeking to explore a range of opportunities and careers in a rapidly changing marketplace. CCM faculty are committed to recruiting, mentorship, career preparation, and student support. CCM encourages an inquisitive, collaborative spirit and expertise in a broad and diverse range of repertoire. The department is seeking to enhance its current offerings with candidates who have research or performance interests in a related field reflective of the future job market. This could include but is not limited to areas such as community engagement, music entrepreneurship, music leadership, music technology, pedagogy, chamber music, or diverse repertoire.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks an experienced educator and conductor for a full-time tenure-track appointment as Assistant Director of Wind Studies, intended to begin August 15, 2025. Salary will be commensurate with credentials. Initial appointment is three (3) years, after which the faculty member is eligible for reappointment.

• Serve as the Music Director of the CCM Wind Ensemble
• Teach undergraduate and graduate conducting courses
• Teach music education courses reflective of the candidate's expertise and program needs
• Teach literature, pedagogy, and other courses as appropriate
• Recruit and retain students of exceptional promise
• Advise doctoral students on capstone projects, theses, and lecture recitals
• Coach chamber ensembles
• Maintain regional, national, and international visibility through solo, chamber, and/or orchestral performances, teaching, and/or research
• Serve the college and university community through activities such as committee membership, academic advising, and mentorship of students

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the successful candidate must have a Master's Degree in Music or related field in addition to a minimum of five (5) academic years of public school (middle or high school) or collegiate teaching and conducting experience.

Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit their materialselectronically by accessing the University of Cincinnati's Recruitment site https://jobs.uc.edu and searching for position-97610. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV, and a summary page with indicators of teachingexperience,their students' accomplishments (such as competition performance and employment)and/orprofessional experience, contact information for three professional references, and links to audio/video of current performances and teaching examples. We will not accept CDs or other forms of non-electronic media. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete jobapplication,youwill be asked to include a team culture statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

This position is open to potential H-1B sponsorship, and the department is willing to undertake efforts for PERM; however, permanent residency process fees to USCIS must be paid by the selected candidate(s).