Assistant Professor of Music Technology (Tenure-Track)

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO 87701
PUBLIC VACANCY NOTICE
Posting Date: February 22, 2013
Deadline Date: Position is open until filled, yet applicants are
encouraged to submit a complete application by April 11, 2013
when review of the applications will begin.
Position: Assistant Professor of Music Technology (Tenure –Track)
Department: Music Rate: Minimum Starting $46,400
SUMMARY: The faculty in this position must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, creative activity,
scholarship, student advisement, and university and community service.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Faculty contractual duties include, but are not limited to:
Teach a full load of Music courses equivalent to four courses (12 credit hours) per semester or eight (24 credit
hours) per academic year;
Teach and /or oversee the teaching of music education courses such as instrumental conducting, instrumental
techniques, and music education techniques;
Provide leadership and recruitment of students who major in music technology, composition, and education;
Participate in professional music education organizations, fostering relationships with local and state
secondary school music programs;
Procure and maintain music technology equipment and software, musical instruments, and instrumental
music library materials;
Observe Field Base Level III music students as they near graduation;
Direct student instrumental wind and jazz ensembles;
Instruct applied brass and/or bass in a variety of styles, including jazz;
Advise students;
May be assigned to teach evening and/or Saturday classes, courses via ITV, and/or develop and teach Desire
to Learn courses;
May be assigned to supervise field experiences;
Develop and maintain collaborative and professional partnerships/relationships with local schools and provide
service at the university, state, local and national levels;
Hold office hours as required;
Direct and/or supervise student research, independent study, field project, and thesis;
Serve on faculty or University committees;
Conduct scholarly activities such as research in a particular field of knowledge and submit findings for
publication and/or presentation at professional conferences;
Maintain regular attendance;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Doctorate in Music and/or Music Education or other related fields.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of teaching music technology and education courses, conducting instrumental
ensembles, and teaching applied instrumental and composition lessons.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to the following:
o Demonstrated experience in composing and performing music for live performances,
recording, editing and producing recorded music using the latest computer software
programs
o Experience teaching digital audio recording, production, editing and notation software;
o Demonstrated experience excelling as a team member with good communication skills
while maintaining personable relationships with educators and students;
o Demonstrated experience in facilitating improvements in music curricula;
o Experience with event planning associated with music concert performances;
o Experience participating in recruiting events and public music performances.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skill and expertise in the classroom;
Ability in the use of technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy;
Ability to work effectively with a culturally-diverse student body;
Ability to develop effective methodology for the integration of teaching and research;
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills;
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses;
Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate student research.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lead instrumental ensembles in two-hour rehearsals and performances
WORK ENVIROMENT:
Work is performed in an office/classroom setting.
For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact Dr. Andre Garcia-Nuthmann at (505) 454-3573 or
email agarcianuthman@nmhu.edu
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates must submit 1) a letter of application describing teaching & research interests,
2) curriculum vita, 3) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts, 4) names/address/phone numbers of 3
professional references.
References will be contacted in conjunction with on campus interview and official transcripts should be requested upon
acceptance of the on campus interview.
New Mexico Highlands University
Human Resources
Assistant Professor in Music Technology and Education Search
Box 9000
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Email applications will be accepted: jobs@nmhu.edu
For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003.
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