Assistant Professor Of Trumpet, Lamont School Of Music

The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver is a highly selective

and nationally renowned music program with approximately 275 music students.

An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an

exceptional faculty recognized nationally and internationally as well as by a

talented and diverse student body. Residing in the acclaimed Robert and Judi

Newman Center for the Performing Arts, the music program offers Bachelor of

Music and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Composition of Classical

and Jazz & Commercial music, a BM in Recording and Production, an MM in

Conducting and Pedagogy, Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and

Musicology/Ethnomusicology, and other graduate certificates and Artist

Diplomas. The culturally vibrant city of Denver is located in the beautiful

Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. With a metropolitan population of

three million, Denver has a robust and diverse arts community that boasts

outst

fessional ensembles across all music genres. For a more detailed description

of the school as well as a listing of events, performances, and recordings

visit www.du.edu/lamont.The University of Denver, the oldest independent university in the Rocky

Mountain region, enrolls 14,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate

programs. Lamont is part of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social

Sciences, which is the University's largest and most varied academic unit.

It is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars,

scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools,

and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's

disciplines intersect. The diverse scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain

the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in

today's gPosition SummaryThe University of Denver Lamont School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of

Trumpet at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, to join its

faculty in Fall 2025. The trumpet studio is comprised of both masters and

undergraduate students who study in a variety of musical styles

(classical, jazz, commercial music). The successful candidate will

teach the equivalent of six, in-person courses across the Fall, Winter,

and Spring quarters. We invite candidates with demonstrable success as

performers who will be active in recruiting students and who understand the

changing landscape and challenges faced by today's musicians.

Additionally, competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to

diversity, equity, and inclusion, including inclusive pedagogy, as

they teach Lamont students to become artist-citizens committed to the public

good. Players of all musical genres are encouraged to apply.Essential Functions

Teach all applied Trumpet students including standard and auxiliary trumpets

Teach Trumpet Pedagogy & Repertoire and courses in one's area(s) of

interest and expertise

Coach/lead small ensembles

Mentor and advise students

Actively recruit students, individually and collaboratively with colleagues

Maintain an active, dynamic performance career

Serve on School of Music, College, and University governance committees

as assigned or elected

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Music or 5-7 years of equivalent professional

experience and accomplishment

Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and effectiveness

Ability to teach a variety of musical styles and genres

Record of accomplishment as a performer

Preferred Qualifications

National or international reputation as a performer

Ability to perform in a variety of musical styles and genres

Proven record of teaching and recruiting at the university level

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with inclusive teaching practices

Evidence of active support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in

teaching and schola ship/ creative work

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 9-month appointment. Work schedule to be determined with the

Director of the Lamont School of Music.Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 12:00 a.m.

(Midnight, MST) September 23, 2024.Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only

applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary GradeThe salary grade for this position is UC.Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its

good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the

time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the

posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will

be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected

candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity

considerations, and available market information, but not based on a

candidate's sex or any other protected status.