MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's degree in Music, Music Education, Education, Arts Administration, or related field
required by August 2024.
2. Minimum three years of elementary, middle school and/or high school music teaching
experience or commensurate educational experience in a community arts organization
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APPLICATIONS: Complete applications must include: 1. A signed letter of application that addresses listed qualifications; 2. A detailed curriculum vitae including a list of courses or subject/content areas previously taught or which are within the candidate's ability to teach; 3. Unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework completed; 4. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3-5 professional references; 5. 1-3 course descriptions or course syllabi of classes taught at the k-12 or college/university level or in a community arts organization; 6. An academic writing sample; 7. A 10-15 minute video or the candidate teaching music content in a k-12, college/university, or community arts setting within the last five years; 8. A statement on the candidate's vision for community music and its role and importance in creating a high-quality music training program; 9. A statement on diversity which demonstrates how the candidate will mentor/advise collegiate and community music students from underrepresented populations and what role will be played to enrich the campus culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. This statement should also describe the candidate's past demonstrated actions that have promoted these values. Semi-finalists will be asked to participate in a phone or video interview. Finalists will be invited for an on-campus interview with the Search Committee, the Chair of the Department of Music, and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Finalists will teach a music education class in the department of music and teach a community music class. The candidate will give a presentation/lecture/workshop showcasing their current or developing research and/or creative work. The candidate will also participate in meetings with UNM faculty, staff and students. All criteria for applications must be submitted electronically. INTERVIEW: Two or more finalists will be invited to the University of New Mexico to interview and audition for the search committee and administration as well as meet students and faculty. Complete applications must include all materials as described in the section titled "Applications" above. Only complete applications will be considered For further inquiries, please contact Renu Prinja (rprinja@unm.edu), (505)277-8923Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
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