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Posted: 08-May-25
Location: Fredonia, New York
Salary: $50,063 - $53,000
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Internal Number: 187892
The State University of New York at Fredonia is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Horn Teaching. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach applied lessons, pedagogy, recital seminar, and brass ensemble classes for music majors and non-majors. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with hundreds of concerts, student recitals, faculty recitals, and guest artist programs every year. This position is eligible for our generous benefit and retirement plans along with competitive salary compensation.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial team of faculty and staff who are committed to expanding the boundaries of music in higher education, by not only innovating within existing contexts but also envisioning and enacting new practices informed by critical dialogue and thoughtful engagement with stakeholders within and beyond the school. Our new colleague will help us navigate the shifting landscape of higher education through their contributions to generating change, taking risks, inventing new opportunities, and exploring new ideas and approaches. This is a full-time, temporary, 10-month position, beginning on or before September 1, 2025. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Rewards & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
- Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
- A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESÂ
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Music Performance, the successful candidate will: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Teach undergraduate and graduate studio lessons in horn;
- Contribute to development and revision of courses and curricula, in music performance; generally and horn specifically, to reflect diverse and contemporary theory and practice;
- Support student retention and success through academic advising and efforts toward inclusion and belonging;
- Be active as a recruiter for the School of Music;
- Participate in building and maintaining relationships with prospective undergraduate and graduate students through recruitment and alumni relations;
- Maintain and build relationships with schools, teachers, alumni, and community partners in the area and across the state;
- Participate in committees and provide service to the performance area, School of Music, university, and profession; and
- Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
This is a full-time, UUP represented, non-tenure-track Lecturer position beginning Fall 2025, with a salary range of $50,063 - $53,000, commensurate with experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline;
- Three years teaching at the undergraduate level;
- Demonstrated excellence in performance at the national level;
- Innovative and creative approaches to music making, pedagogy, and leadership;
- Ability and demonstrated ability to support student needs and a strong desire to continue to support students across multiple Fredonia School of Music degree programs (e.g., music education, music performance, music therapy, sound recording technology);
- Commitment and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of campus and school missions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline;
- Demonstrated excellence in performance at the international level;
- Demonstrated engagement with pedagogical practices, artistic practices, and/or research frameworks that advance music in higher education practice toward diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility and can inform course offerings across our curriculum;
- Record of creative activity, research, and/or scholarship demonstrating experience in the field and potential for further productivity.
