Employment Opportunities
Consortium Flute - Adjunct Instructor of Music
Responsibilities include serving as Principal Flute in the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra; approximately 90 services with the EPO (includes all orchestra and Consortium Ensemble services). Teach applied flute to majors and non-majors, perform with the Harlaxton Woodwind Quintet, serve as Flute faculty for the annual Shepard Honor Band, participate in recruiting and admissions activities, additional teaching to complete a half-time load.
Qualifications include performance at a very high level of artistic accomplishment including solo, chamber, and orchestral experience; a strong commitment to teaching. Previous college level teaching experience is desired. A Master’s degree is required.
The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and the University of Evansville collaborate fully in the selection and employment of Consortium personnel.
The University of Evansville is an independent, selective admissions university recognized for excellence in its core liberal arts and sciences curriculum and professional programs. Enrollment is approximately 2,900. The Department of Music currently has 120 undergraduate music majors. Degree programs include Music Education, Music Therapy, Music Management, Performance, and General Studies (Bachelor of Science). Instruction on every orchestral instrument, voice, keyboard, and guitar is provided by 17 full-time and 9 part-time instructors.
The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents a subscription series of six classics and five pops programs each season. In addition, the EPO performs youth concerts, Messiah, Nutcracker, and outreach concerts each season. The organization has two Youth Orchestras and a 100-voice adult chorus.
This position begins August 20, 2013 and is eligible for dental, health and life insurance.
Auditions will be held in Evansville on May 13, 2013. The first round will consist of an orchestra audition. Finalists will be interviewed regarding pedagogical experience and philosophy, and teach a short lesson.
All application materials must be received by May 1, 2013. Send letter of application, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Thomas Josenhans, Department of Music, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722
Requests for information or questions may be sent by e-mail to Dr. Thomas Josenhans at tj38@evansville.edu or by calling (812) 488-2245. Materials can be faxed to (812) 488-2101. The University of Evansville is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer strongly committed to educational excellence through diversity.