SAXOPHONE

Associate Professor/Professor

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The Northwestern University Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music invites applications for an Associate Professor/Professor of Saxophone. This is a tenure-track position to begin September 1, 2012.

Qualifications:
Required: Established national and international reputation as an artist/teacher; proven record of successful teaching; ability to attract and recruit outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. 
Preferred: Proven record of successful teaching in a School or Conservatory of Music within a university; doctoral degree.

Responsibilities: Teach and recruit undergraduate and graduate saxophone students; maintain professional career as artist/teacher; serve on doctoral committees.  Additional teaching responsibilities may include coaching chamber music, and teaching courses in candidate’s areas of interest and abilities.

Rank: Associate Professor/Professor

Application: Screening begins October 31, 2011 and continues until position is filled.  Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one tape or compact disc of a recent performance; names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

Saxophone Search Committee
c/o Ms. Judi Ungashick
Northwestern University
Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music
711 Elgin Road
Evanston, IL  60208-1200

Please visit music.northwestern.edu for information regarding the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music.

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.  Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.