January 23, 2003

TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

REVISED – QUALIFICATIONS CORRECTION
Original advertisement dated December 19, 2002

DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRAS AND MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE BRYAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – Department of Music and Art               

Account #2-10336, Position #125010

This is full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2003.

Tennessee Technological University is a constituent university of the Tennessee Board of Regents with an enrollment of 8,900 students. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Department of Music and Art has 24 full-time music faculty, 160 music majors, and offers the Bachelor of Music Education and the Bachelor of Music in Performance, with options in composition, instrumental and vocal music, jazz, and piano.  A Master of Arts in education is offered collaboratively with the College of Education. The University is located in Cookeville, a city of 26,000 midway between Nashville and Knoxville.  Cookeville's cultural offerings include theater, a PBS and NPR affiliate, museums, libraries, art galleries, and the Bryan Symphony Orchestra.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree (or equivalent)  required, doctorate preferred. University teaching experience desired.  Evidence of ability to develop, administer, and maintain a university orchestra program.  Evidence of effective teaching, successful orchestral conducting, and outstanding musical artistry.  Recent and significant professional and/or university experience with a strong record of recruiting, professional activity and achievement as a conductor preferred.  Experience working with community arts organizations preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Direct and administer the University orchestra program.  Other classroom and studio responsibilities (cello/string bass desired) as determined by candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs.  Active involvement in recruiting majors to the program.  Build and maintain relationships with public school orchestra programs.  Creative/scholarly activity in candidate’s specialty area and service contributions appropriate for a university faculty member.

Serve as musical director for the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, a professional caliber orchestra and member of the American Symphony Orchestra League, comprised of university faculty, students, and professional string performers. Position involves administrative responsibilities associated with a subscription series and community outreach activities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit a completed TTU Faculty Application form, a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three additional references, live audio recording of a recent performance (CD preferred), a videotape which contains a 20-minute rehearsal segment and a 20-minute live performance, and copies of official transcripts (official transcripts and/or documentation of educational qualifications will be required upon hire). All submitted materials become the property of TTU, and will not be returned.  Send all materials to William Woodworth, Chair, Orchestra Director Search Committee, Department of Music and Art, PO Box 5045, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN  38505. 

RANK AND SALARY: Rank is Assistant Professor. Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: Screening will begin January 20, 2003, and continue until the position is filled. 

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, contact the Office of Personnel and Payroll, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE COMPLY WITH TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972.
WE COMPLY WITH THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND THE VIETNAM
ERA VETERANS' READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974.
WE COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990.