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Position Description

The Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific announces a full-time tenure-track appointment for Associate Professor of Percussion. 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 percussionists at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Excellent applied lesson teaching is the primary responsibility, and additional teaching duties could include courses such as percussion methods, chamber music, athletic bands, 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, percussionist, 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 percussionist music majors. Key is the candidate's ability to recruit, retain, and develop percussion 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.

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 is performed during standard business hours between 8AM and 5PM. Occasional overtime required to meet critical business deadlines. May require some nights and weekends

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, links to videos of the candidate ideally in teaching and performance settings, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the 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.

Reference Letter Information

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.