Job Description / Duties

The Department of Music at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks a candidate for a non-tenure track, full-time lecturer position with a specialization in Music Education and Choral/Vocal Studies. The position is for the Academic Year 2022-23, with intent for renewal.

Candidates should have the capacity to teach, supervise and engage students throughout the entire undergraduate Music Education curriculum, organize and direct the University Concert Choir, and teach an introductory music literature course on a topic of interest. The position is a full-time position, with a four course per semester load. It will include in-person instruction, but could also require hybrid or remote assignments.

The position has the possibility for renewal.

The UVM Department of Music is committed to interdisciplinary inquiry, teaching and research excellence, and mentoring junior colleagues. For more information about the Department of Music, please visit https://www.uvm.edu/cas/music.

Application Process:
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Anticipated start date is August 22, 2022.

Applicants are asked to include:
• a cover letter, including a statement on inclusive excellence (see below)
• a curriculum vitae (CV)
• a statement of teaching philosophy
• evidence of teaching effectiveness, including syllabi
• contact information for three professional references

The reference providers may be emailed information to upload their letters.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Applicants should have doctoral degree in hand (Ph.D., Ed.D, D.M.A.) in hand or advanced ABD status at time of application, and evidence of excellence or promise in scholarship and teaching, and ability to engage with diverse students with different pedagogies.

Additional Information

Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture is a priority at the University of Vermont. In fact, UVM holds that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. Read UVM’s Why Diversity Statement and Our Common Ground values. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

UVM is especially interested in scholars who can contribute to the College of Arts and Sciences diversity plan, which was designed in part to ensure faculty, students, and staff members from underrepresented and marginalized populations are an integral part of the life and governance of the institution. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Burlington, Vermont, is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and three independent colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal, Canada, and Boston are within easy driving distances.

Contact Information

For more information about the position, please contact Yutaka Kono, Search Committee Chair, ykono@uvm.edu.

Employer Profile

Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Today, UVM is a top research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor’s to M.D. programs. Here, students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by our location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont. UVM provides students endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas, and dig in on the most pressing issues of our time.