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