Job Description:

The Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts seeks applicants for an in-person tenure track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate courses in face-to-face, flex (Zoom), hybrid, and online formats, to serve as Concert Band and Community Band Conductor, and to oversee activities pertaining to the Pick Axe Pep Band (indoor athletic event pep band).  Responsibilities of this position include Studio instruction in either low brass (euphonium/trombone/tuba), high brass (trumpet/horn) or percussion, and teaching of Music Theory, Ear Training, Conducting, applicable Methods courses, and General Education courses (American Popular Music), serve on university committees and complete other duties as assigned by the department.  Duties of the position will commence August 7, 2025. The Cameron University Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts is an interdisciplinary department with 10 full-time faculty. The Department offers the BM, BME and BA degrees in Music. All three of our music programs are NASM accredited. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Music Doctorate (ABD within 1 year) degree in Conducting, High or Low Brass or Percussion and performance experience.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Music Doctorate degree in Conducting, High or Low Brass or Percussion with demonstrated, comprehensive knowledge of band repertoire at the University level, demonstrated success in recruiting, retaining and graduating successful music students, demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the college level, and significant performance and pedagogical abilities in High or Low Brass or Percussion.    

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience.

INSTITUTION:  Cameron University https://www.cameron.edu/ is a five-year, state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma.  The proximity of Fort Sill contributes to be one of the most racially and culturally diverse communities in the U.S. and provides the opportunity for many cooperative efforts.  The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens.  Master level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies.  Cameron aspires to be the premiere regional university for the Southwest. 

APPLYING:  Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of reference with contact information, recordings representative of university band conducting and associated instrumental performance abilities, and teaching evaluations

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit: (1) letter of application, (2) resume, (3) transcripts, (4) three letters of reference or names, addresses, telephone numbers of references, (5) teaching evaluations, and (6) recordings representative of teaching, as well as instrumental performance abilities. 

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by April 21, 2025 are assured of receiving full consideration. 

SEND TO:         Dr. JD Little, Chair, Band Search and Screening Committee

             Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts

             Cameron University

             2800 West Gore Boulevard
              Lawton, Oklahoma  73505

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