Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

About the Department/College

The Kitt School of Music at Northern Arizona University continues a proud tradition of training the next generation of music teachers, performers, and scholars for the State of Arizona and the Southwest. Kitt School of Music is a vibrant community within Northern Arizona University serving approximately 250 music majors and hundreds of music minors and non-music majors. The School offers three undergraduate degrees in music (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts) and the Master of Music (seven concentrations including Instrumental Performance). Studio faculty frequently model artistic excellence through performances in solo, chamber, and ensemble settings. Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch, with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student’s success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes.

About the Position

The Kitt School of Music at Northern Arizona University seeks a dynamic, creative, performer-educator of trombone. The successful candidate will be an inspiring teacher, accomplished performer, and active scholar/artist who will contribute to the growth of the brass area, jazz studies, and the broader mission of the Kitt School of Music. This position emphasizes applied trombone instruction, jazz ensemble direction, chamber music coaching, courses in pedagogy and literature, and active participation in recruitment, performance, and service. This position can be a Assistant Professor of Practice or Assistant Teaching Professor.

Responsibilities Include

• Teach applied trombone and related areas (bass trombone), brass/trombone methods, chamber music, trombone literature, trombone pedagogy to undergraduate and graduate music majors and minors; - (Essential)
• Lead ensembles and combos in jazz or commercial idioms; - (Essential)
• Teach in a secondary area of expertise, such as music theory, ear training, improvisation, jazz studies (improvisation, arranging, jazz history) or introductory general studies in music (Western classical or popular genres); - (Essential)
• Recruit outstanding students; - (Essential)
• Perform with Kitt School of Music faculty in solo and chamber music settings, including with the Elden Brass Quintet; - (Essential)
• Maintain a performing or research agenda; - (Essential)
• Serve on faculty committees and contribute to departmental governance; - (Essential)
• Mentor students in academic, professional, and career development; - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor of Practice:

• Master’s degree in performance or related field.
• Five years of experience performing trombone in classical and jazz idioms.

For Assistant Teaching Professor:

• Doctorate in performance.
• Experience performing trombone in classical and jazz idioms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in teaching performers and future educators at the university/collegiate level.
• Extensive and varied experience as performer or recording artist.
• An established record of success in recruiting at the collegiate level.
• Evidence of potential for ongoing excellence in scholarly/creative contributions to the profession.
• Experience leading jazz ensemble or combos.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of current trends in pedagogy and performance of trombone.
• Knowledge of chamber music literature and ensemble coaching techniques.
• Effective recruitment and student engagement strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty in applied, ensemble, and academic areas in music.
• Ability to mentor and advise students from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels.

Compensation

Budgeted salary is $60,000.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):

1. A cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position, including a brief statement explaining how you would tailor your teaching to the NAU student body;
2. A curriculum vitae, including links to sample audio/video recordings of recent performances representing a diverse variety of repertoire (up to 30 minutes total). Please share video or audio recordings as unrestricted links on platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, or similar. If possible, include all videos in a playlist that can be accessed with a single link.; and
3.  Names and contact information for three references.
   
   Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.
   
   If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.