Artist Performer/Assistant Professor of Guitar

The University of South Carolina is accepting applications for
an Artist Performer/Assistant Professor of Guitar. This 9-month,
tenure-track position will begin August 16, 2022.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach undergraduate and
graduate applied guitar students, guitar literature, pedagogy,
and ensemble as necessary. Maintain a high level of
professional visibility at regional, national and international
levels. Recruit students for undergraduate and graduate programs
and supervise guitar graduate assistants.
QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate in
music is preferred; an earned master's degree in music or
equivalent professional experience is required. Candidates
should have an established record of teaching and demonstrate
excellence as a performer. Primary consideration will be
given to candidates with a successful record of
teaching guitar at the collegiate level, and a record of, or vision
for, student recruitment. Preference will be given
to a candidate who demonstrates previous
experience and/or potential for innovative instruction
in guitar to meet the needs of the
21st century guitarist.
The School of Music vision statement identifies
five core values: the pursuit of
Excellence; devotion to Student
Success; the production of Music Leaders;
preparation of the Musician-Educator; and the
creation of Diversely Skilled Musicians. The
school encourages applications from candidates who demonstrate
interests and abilities that align with these values.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of
South Carolina in Columbia, founded in 1801, is the
flagship Carnegie Level R1 research institution
of a seven-campus, fully accredited, state-supported system. The
School of Music is an independent unit on campus and a dynamic
leader for music and music education in the United
States, with a full-time faculty of 60 and a student
population of 485. Degrees
in guitar performance are offered through the
doctoral level.
APPLICATION: Apply at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/109715.
Upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact
information for at least three letters of reference,
and links to three recent video and/or audio solo
performances. Second round materials, including teaching
videos, will be solicited at a later
date.
The search process will continue until the position is filled,
but priority screening will begin on or shortly
after Wednesday, December 15.
At the University of South
Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is
open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds.
We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing
academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The
University is committed to eliminating barriers created by
institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous
process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives,
and experiences of our employees.
The University of South Carolina
does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on
the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender
status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual
orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Artist, Location: Columbia, SC - 29208