Morningside College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Music:  Applied Brass and Director of Instrumental Jazz, a tenure track appointment in the Department of Music.  Primary teaching responsibilities include applied brass lessons (in the candidate’s primary instrument), directing the jazz program, and music core curriculum courses according to the candidate’s background and interest.  The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to recruiting both on and off campus and will be a visible student recruiter for the entire music department.  Candidates should demonstrate a potential for excellence in teaching at the college level.  A doctorate at time of appointment is preferred (ABD considered); masters required. Questions about this position may be addressed to Dr. Gail Dooley, Chair, Music Department (712-274-5208 or dooley@morningside.edu).

Apply on-line only by submitting an e-mail to: facultysearch@morningside.edu entering Music Brass/Jazz Search in the subject line, and attaching in PDF or Microsoft Word files the following documents:  cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research interests, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching effectiveness).  Electronic submission of letters of recommendation should be sent to the “facultysearch” e-mail address provided above. 

Additionally, applicants should send a recent performance recording (classical and jazz) and a DVD of the applicant leading a jazz rehearsal to the following address:  Dr. Gail Dooley, Chair, Music Department, 1501 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106.