Department: Music Department Posting Removal Date: Posting Number: F075P
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About Vassar College Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.
Position Introduction The Department of Music at Vassar College invites applications for a Part-time Adjunct Artist in Harp beginning Fall 2023.
AA Statement Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding.
Position Description The Part-time Adjunct Artist in Harp position is for a three-year contract with the possibility of renewal. In addition to teaching a minimum of four hours per week of harp lessons, each applicant should be available for some level of additional involvement in the Music Department. The successful candidate will participate in auditions, student recital preparation, recruitment, and be active in the musical life of the college.
How to Apply To receive full consideration, please submit a letter of application, links to recordings of performances, CV, a diversity statement highlighting contributions to and/or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research and/or professional involvements, and a list of three references with contact information. Qualifications: Minimum Masters degree or equivalent professional experience, a proven record of successful teaching and recruiting, as well as substantial professional accomplishments. Applications should be addressed to Christine Howlett, Chair, and submitted online. Address any questions to Christine Howlett via email at chhowlett@vassar.edu. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.
Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.