Assistant/Associate Professor of Percussion
Company:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Job Location:
Durant
Category:
Music
Type:
Full-Time
Assistant/Associate Professor of Percussion
Full Time / Tenure Track
JOB SUMMARY:
Serve as the applied percussion instructor, conduct the Percussion Ensemble, assist with the Marching Band, and teach courses in a secondary area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Work with the Chair and the Director of Bands to meet departmental and university needs, conduct the Percussion Ensemble, assist with the Marching Band, collaborate with colleagues on instrumental recruitment and outreach, and other courses/duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Music. Teaching in a secondary area such as jazz, music technology, or general education courses in music will be necessary. This position requires service on departmental committees, attendance at faculty meetings, and some night and weekend obligations.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED: ABD in Percussion Performance with completion before August 1, 2025, and a minimum 3 years of teaching at the university level (graduate teaching assistant experience may count toward this requirement).
PREFERRED: A completed DMA in Percussion Performance, four or more years teaching at the university level (graduate teaching assistant experience may count toward this requirement), and experience working with a university-level marching drumline and percussion ensemble. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working in a regional setting with a student population from varying socio-economic and education backgrounds. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who are prepared to invest in the goals and mission of the Department of Music and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is August 1, 2025 and may require multiple campus assignments as well as varied time and delivery methods. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma.
The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.
Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.
SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.
Notice to applicants:
If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.
It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
Full Time / Tenure Track
JOB SUMMARY:
Serve as the applied percussion instructor, conduct the Percussion Ensemble, assist with the Marching Band, and teach courses in a secondary area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Work with the Chair and the Director of Bands to meet departmental and university needs, conduct the Percussion Ensemble, assist with the Marching Band, collaborate with colleagues on instrumental recruitment and outreach, and other courses/duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Music. Teaching in a secondary area such as jazz, music technology, or general education courses in music will be necessary. This position requires service on departmental committees, attendance at faculty meetings, and some night and weekend obligations.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED: ABD in Percussion Performance with completion before August 1, 2025, and a minimum 3 years of teaching at the university level (graduate teaching assistant experience may count toward this requirement).
PREFERRED: A completed DMA in Percussion Performance, four or more years teaching at the university level (graduate teaching assistant experience may count toward this requirement), and experience working with a university-level marching drumline and percussion ensemble. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working in a regional setting with a student population from varying socio-economic and education backgrounds. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who are prepared to invest in the goals and mission of the Department of Music and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is August 1, 2025 and may require multiple campus assignments as well as varied time and delivery methods. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma.
The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.
Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.
SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.
Notice to applicants:
If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.
It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
