Instructor of Musicology
Company: University of Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: June 10, 2021
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Job Description:
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Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant
institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the
nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of
research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance
Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and
outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills,
promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and
nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and
innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a
welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the
U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to
numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest
economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national
reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of
life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work
environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy
work-life balance. The benefits package includes university
contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance,
tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official
holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement
programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of
employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any
supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before
applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring
process, please submit a request via the OEOC website: Request an
Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each
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479.575.5351. Department: MUSC | Department of Music Department's Website: https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/music/ Summary of Job Duties: The University of Arkansas Department of Music is accepting
applications for an Instructor of Musicology beginning August 16,
2021. This is a non-tenure-track, one-year position (not renewable).
Teaching duties could include courses at the general education and
major level on topics such as popular music, jazz, Western art
music, and musics of the world. The ideal candidate will have broad
teaching interests in musicology, be engaged with current research
and pedagogy, and show commitment to reaching our diverse student
body. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in musicology, music history, or ethnomusicology conferred
by the time of appointment (ABD considered) Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success teaching general education courses in music
beyond the graduate assistant level Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of
three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other
(see special instructions for details) Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Lia Uribe, Chair of the Search Committee, luribe@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of
Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Additional Information: Completed applications received by May 21, 2021, will be assured
full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary
to fill the position. Review of applications will begin immediately
and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter
of application, a list of three professional references (name,
title, email address, and contact number), and one sample syllabus
for an introductory or general education course, such as music
appreciation, popular music, or music in world cultures, uploaded
to the "other" documents link. About the College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and
most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16
departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The
college provides the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas
students and is named for J. William Fulbright, former university
president, and longtime U.S. senator. The mission of the College
comes from the writings of Senator Fulbright: "...the highest
function of higher education is the teaching of things in
perspective, toward the purposes of enriching the life of the
individual, cultivating the free and inquiring mind, and advancing
the effort to bring reason, justice, and humanity into the
relations of men and nations." The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an
educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and
growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize
their full potential. The Fulbright College promotes these ideals
and welcomes applicants who foster an inclusive environment through
an open exchange of voices and ideas from populations of diverse
backgrounds. About the Department: The Department of Music inspires the mind and spirit through the
pursuit of excellence in creative activity, research, teaching and
performance. The multi-disciplinary department hosts year-round
performances by students, faculty and guest artists and offers
academic and professional training in performance, composition,
ethnomusicology and music education, history, theory and
business. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe
campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being
considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal
background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain
positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check,
a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.
Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal
conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial
history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the
absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.
Background check information will be used in a confidential,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal
law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain
high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently
display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate
that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more
information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit:
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action institution. The university welcomes applications without
regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin,
disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran
or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable
federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United
States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is
subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of
Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: N/A Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive
Motion, Talking Benefits Eligible: Yes
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