The Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific announces a full-time tenure-track appointment for Assistant Professor of Clarinet. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative teacher/performer whose background, professional performing accomplishments, and pedagogy will attract and retain students to the wide variety of program offerings at Pacific's Conservatory. The expectation is to develop and then sustain a studio of 16 -18 music major clarinetists at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Excellent applied lesson teaching is the primary responsibility, and additional teaching duties could include courses such as woodwind methods, chamber music, pedagogy, and/or a related area of expertise. The incumbent will be expected to build a career of first regional and, over time, national, distinction as a musician, clarinetist, and pedagogue, one perceived as a clear advocate for and mentor to undergraduate, HS and MS students and their teachers. In collaboration with Pacific's ensemble and applied faculty, the selected candidate's career arc and skills must be sufficient to recruit, retain, and sustain a collegiate/pre-professional-level studio of clarinetist music majors. Key is the candidate's ability to recruit, retain, and develop clarinet students who enter Pacific at collegiate and/or pre-professional levels. Participation in school-wide committees and departmental hearings, auditions, recruitment, master classes, and other activities is expected.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned MM in Music or the professional equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- College level experience highly desirable.
- A steadfast commitment to inclusion and equity as a foundational strength in music and education.
- Proven expertise as an innovative performer and teacher, conversant with contemporary music, and skilled in a range of canonical and contemporary clarinet pedagogies.
- A record of accomplishment an array of ensemble and solo settings and ability to teach students to model professional expectations in those settings.
- An ability to attract, develop and mentor forward-thinking student musicians at levels appropriate to their major.
- Potential for increasingly national reach as a clarinet performer and collaborator in professional and educational settings.
- Willingness and ability to be part of a highly motivated and invested faculty that puts student learning at the forefront of the university's mission.
- Performing and pedagogical experience with a range of music that includes, but is not limited to, canonical works.
- Proven evidence of the ability to attract, retain, and inspire diverse students across multiple areas of interest.
- An ability to develop, mentor, and teach forward-thinking and relevant 21st century musicians at a level appropriate to their major.
- Demonstrated ability as a performer and collaborator as an ensemble musician in varied settings, as a soloist, and experience in coaching and preparing sections in ensemble settings.
- Experience in developing multi-faceted and entrepreneurial musical concepts that can be delivered through studio teaching, performance, and/or in class settings.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent sitting and computer use. Occasional walking, standing, bending, kneeling and use of phone. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Work performed during standard business hours between 8AM and 5PM. Occasional overtime required to meet critical business deadlines. May require some nights and weekends
Special Instructions
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, links to videos of the candidate, ideally in teaching and performance settings, statement of teaching philosophy, names and contact information for three references who may be contacted by the search committee. Review of applications starts immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32703.
