Lecturer, Asst – Music – Trombone

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vison, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE: 

FTRC – Applied Teacher, Artist of Trombone

JOB PURPOSE: 

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Music at the University of Wyoming invite applicants for the position of Applied Teacher, Artist of Trombone. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach University of Wyoming trombone students.
• Recruit and maintain a high-quality Trombone studio.
• Maintain a high profile as a performer and clinician through state, regional, national, and international ensemble performances, guest performance activities, adjudication, and conference presentations.
• Perform as a soloist and in faculty ensembles.
• Engage in collegial participation in departmental, college, and university activities
• Teach music courses within the candidates’ strengths and background as assigned by the Music Department Head.
• Foster relationships with UW Alumni and state and regional music educators.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Successful College teaching experience
• Proven track record of recruiting students and working with public schools
• Extensive performance background/experience in Jazz
• Ability to teach courses such as Jazz Techniques, Jazz Ensemble, Music Technology, and Brass Methods.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: Qualified applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. In a PDF document, please provide links to video/audio recordings representing performance in various styles
4. Contact information for four work-related references

For questions about the position, please contact:

Dr. Andrew Wheelock

Chair Trombone Search Committee

E-mail: awheeloc@uwyo.edu

About the Department: 

Small enough for personal attention, yet large enough to support musical activity at the highest level, the University of Wyoming Department of Music offers innovative and challenging curricula that prepare graduates for 21st-century opportunities. The Department of Music is home to 150+ music majors and minors as well as 35 full-time and part-time faculty. Through coursework, recitals, and performances by our 15 ensembles, students gain experience to prepare them for lifelong music making.

Undergraduate students in the Department of Music can pursue degrees in performance, jazz performance, and music education, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Graduate students have the opportunity to earn the

Master of Music in Performance or Master of Music Education degrees. Additionally, the Department of Music offers Music Entrepreneurship, Audio Technology, and Performer’s certificates.

The Department of Music resides in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. The exquisite facilities feature a 700-seat Concert Hall and a 100-seat Recital Hall in addition to studios, classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and practice rooms.

The UW Department of Music strives to expand students’ knowledge and experience by offering diversity of content in all aspects of musical life, through teaching and performances, seeking to add range and depth to the existing canon of great music, in all its forms.

About The University of Wyoming:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

HIRING STATEMENT: 

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its Supplement, please see The Diversity & Fairness page.

Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.

We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.