I would appreicate it if you would share this announcement with your
colleagues. Thank you,
ANNOUNCEMENT OF A FACULTY POSITION
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WIND ENSEMBLES
The Department of Music at Cornell University announces an
opening at the rank of Lecturer, half-time, starting July 1,
2007. The appointment is an endowed, non-tenure-track position
(with benefits) and will be for a term of one year, with renewal
dependent upon performance.
The Assistant Director will assist the Director in all aspects
of the Wind Ensembles program at Cornell. Duties of the position
include:
- Assisting in administering and conducting the departmental
wind groups, as needed (Wind Symphony, a large wind band with
two rehearsals weekly, and Wind Ensemble, with two rehearsals
weekly);
- Acting as faculty music advisor to the Big Red Band (a
non-departmental, student-run marching band with one rehearsal
weekly during the fall semester only);
- Assisting with the Chamber Winds program;
- Helping with performance logistics at Senior Week and Commencement
exercises in May.
Qualifications: Demonstrated success in teaching, conducting,
and administering bands and wind ensembles, as shown by experience
and education. Strong performance skills are desirable.
Candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and
three letters of recommendation by March 1, 2007 to:
Professor Cynthia Johnston Turner
Director of Wind Ensembles
Lincoln Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-4101
Please do not submit recordings or other materials unless asked to do so.
Information about the Department may be found at:
http://www.arts.cornell.edu/music
Information about the wind ensembles program may be found at:
www.cuwinds.com
Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Chris Kim
director of orchestras
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