Location: Oswego, NY Category: Academic / Faculty Posted On: Fri Dec 20 2024 Job Description: Description of Department: The Music Department at SUNY Oswego is part of the School of Communication, Media and the Arts and provides a broad education in musical performance, recording, history, theory, and composition for a student body with diverse interests. We offer two majors: the basic Music B.A. (with Generalist, Performance, and Jazz Studies tracks), and the Music Audio Recording & Production B.A. Our recently renovated spaces include two recording studios. The Music Department the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time position as Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Applied/Commercial Music. Posting Date: December 20, 2024 Review Date: Review of applications will begin January 15th and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation: $60,000-$62,500 (https://www.suny.edu/hr/compensation/salary/) commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package. Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. Click here (https://www.suny.edu/benefits/) for more information on benefits for full time United University Professions (UUP) faculty. Date of Appointment: August 2025 (or date of obligation) Description of Responsibilities: The Music Department of the School of Communication, Media & the Arts at SUNY Oswego is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2025. Job responsibilities include: + Teaching in our undergraduate music theory sequence, including an introduction to music theory class, and classes in our four-semester music major sequence + Applied studio lessons to students seeking a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, commercial + Teaching a music business class + Other areas of interest in accordance with candidate background could include composition lessons, and other classes as needed by the music department SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) . As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues. Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: A Master's degree in Music; Evidence of success (degree, professional experience, other) as a theory instructor. Evidence of success (degree, playing career, other) as an applied music instructor. Preferred Qualifications: DMA preferred. Although other musical instruments will be considered, preference will be given to a bass player who can teach in classical, jazz, and commercial styles. SUNY Oswego is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate an interest in and ability to work collaboratively in an environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion for all. At SUNY Oswego, we value the diversity found in each campus community member and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment that respects, embraces, and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse, and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) . As a candidate seeking consideration, you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions) Additional Information: Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy) to see our full non-discrimination policy. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu. For Campus Safety information, please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report) to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery). SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco\_smoke\_free\_policy\_final.pdf) for further policy details, including education and cessation resources. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Search Chair: Search Chair: Robert Auler, robert.auler@oswego.edu Visa sponsorship is available for this position