Employment Opportunities

BASIC FUNCTION:                             

The Piano Care and Inventory Manager executes tuning, regulation, voicing, repairs, action refurbishing, preventative maintenance, and other duties to maintain the fleet of Howard University Department of Music’s piano inventory at an optimal level located in the classroom, teaching studio, band room, and practice room. Additionally, the manager will perform concert level tunings voicing, maintenance, and repairs on the recital hall, auditorium pianos, and other locations on the campus. The Manager will maintain accurate computerized records of the university piano inventory including service history.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:    

Typically, little, if any, supervision of others is required. The job may require irregular but occasional responsibility to direct the work of student workers and/or temporary or part-time workers. The nature of supervision is largely confined to assigning tasks to others and does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities. The amount of time spent on directing the work of others is normally a small portion of total work time. Incumbents typically work with general direction and supervision received from the Department Chairperson.

NATURE AND SCOPE:                       

Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, students and staff of the department and the University at large. External contacts include consultants, vendors, representatives from other colleges and universities, visitors and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:      

Tuning, optimal maintenance scheduled, long-term care, oversight and general repairs of piano inventory of Howard University

Maintains tuning and maintenance schedule for university piano inventory

Maintain records and provides expertise regarding the effects of humidity and temperature changes on the piano inventory

Prepares concert hall pianos for all performances on a regular schedule

Consults with piano faculty and Department Chair regarding receiving piano donations and piano purchases

Schedules and supervises piano moves

Schedules and coordinates piano rentals

Executes and supervises orders for piano supplies

Consults with piano faculty, Department Chair, and Dean of the College of Fine Arts regarding the piano renewal initiative

Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.

Performs related duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:                     

Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.  Effective interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills are required. Computer skill required for inventory maintenance, and communication with vendors, faculty, and administrators.

Other: Evening and weekend work is required due to concert and event scheduling.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:               

Bachelor’s degree and/or five (5) years of related experience preferred. Five (5) years’ experience in tuning, regulating, maintenance, and repair of grand and upright pianos. Five (5) years’ experience with concert level tuning. Piano Technicians Guild RPT Certification.

Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

To apply, please submit the following.

• Letter addressing the listed qualifications and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University
• CV/Resume
• Three letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to Dr. Chinyerem Ohia, Interim Chair of the Department of Music with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME]
• Links to audio recordings, online websites, photos, video and/or representations of the applicant’s career and body of work

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:

Dr. Chinyerem Ohia, Chair                         

cohia@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Piano Care and Inventory Manager - [NAME]

Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

PROFESSOR OF MUSICAL THEATRE 

Howard University  

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts  

Department of Theatre Arts Search  

JOB DESCRIPTION  

TYPE: FULL-TIME (9-month)  

The Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University (www.theatrearts.howard.edu) is seeking energetic, vibrant, and engaging candidates with a desire to grow with us for the position of Professor in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre program.

This is a full-time, tenured appointment beginning for academic year (AY) 2023-24. The position will work with the faculty of the Musical Theatre Program, and faculty in the other five departmental concentrations, to continue to build on the Program's many strengths for the training of aesthetic cultural activists in the broad fields of Theatre Arts.

The Musical Theatre area of concentration produces professional, artist/scholars who have the ability to excel on any theatrical stage, including, but not limited to, Broadway, Off-Broadway, touring, regional, international, cabaret and concert, both major and minor, commercial and not-for-profit. The program asserts that beginning with intense self-discovery and exploration, matched with dedicated focus on foundational technique, followed by an unyielding diligence towards artistic and scholarly excellence, produces creative, high-quality artists. The program works to facilitate not just the creation of performers who are highly skilled technicians of singing, dancing and acting but passionate artists with a deep respect for the craft who use musical theatre to communicate with audiences about our shared human condition.

As a historically Black private university committed to developing distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates we seek an artist/educator with experience that will support our diverse student body and increase the incorporation of inclusive and forward moving andragogies in our classrooms.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in teaching and guiding theatre students, proficiency in the arts and crafts of musical theatre, relevant professional work in the field, scholarly contributions to the discipline, and a commitment to Howard University’s mission to create theatre leaders capable of driving change and solving problems for humanity through the scholarship and artistic practice of musical theatre.  The ideal candidate will also have a passion for remaining current in the field regarding evolving styles, techniques, technologies, trends, scholarship and andragogy of musical theatre. 

Duties primarily include:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both performance and musical theatre performance/directing, who can teach a range of performance and musical theatre courses, and possess who possesses a passion for working collaboratively. This person will direct the Musical Theatre program and will continue to strengthen the major. Significant professional and teaching experience and a commitment to working in theatre, music, and dance are essential.

Administrative duties – the capacity to serve as Area Coordinator responsible for area: curriculum assessment and development; recommend course scheduling; academic advisement; student records maintenance; on-going academic performance assessment for the concentration; student academic advisement; season planning recommendations, including master-class recommendations; helping students with problems associated with registration, classes, rehearsals and performances; acting as spokesperson for the area; coordinating faculty around juries and other area-wide student assessments; consulting with faculty members about their ideas and suggesting solutions for area issues; student recruitment; student matriculation; area faculty management; and area faculty recruitment recommendations.

Instructional duties – teaching courses in the musical theatre and other relevant areas within the Department of Theatre Arts with a minimum/maximum workload of 15/18 credit hours per academic year.

Research Scholarship and Creative duties – pursuing professional growth through funded research, scholarly writing, advanced study and/or original creative production on-campus appropriate to the discipline of musical theatre.

Departmental, College and University Service duties – serving on departmental, college and university wide committees for the governance of departmental, college and university shared governance.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• MFA in Musical Theatre or related discipline completed by date of employment
• At least 6 years teaching experience and administrative leadership at the university/college level
• Experience as a professional musical theatre performer, director and/or choreographer contracted to work for major national - or International – theatre companies, on the professional concert stage, and/or for Broadway theatre productions

Salary Range:  Commiserate with market value and candidate’s experience

To apply, please submit the following.  

• Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Musical Theatre Resume 
• Four letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to Prof. Nikkole Salter, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME]  
• Professional work samples - links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work  

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:  

Prof. Anthony Gomes, Search Committee Chair                           

Finearts-search@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Professor of Musical Theatre - [NAME]  

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted through March 13, 2023.  You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question.  Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews.  After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire.  You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months).   This position has an anticipated start date in August 2023.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE ARTS 

Howard University  

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts  

Department of Theatre Arts Search  

 JOB DESCRIPTION  

TYPE: FULL-TIME  (9-month)

The Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University invites applications for a faculty position in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program. This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning for academic year (AY) 2023-24. The position will work with the faculty of the Theatre Arts Foundations program, and faculty in the other five departmental concentrations, to continue to build on the Program's many strengths for the training of aesthetic cultural activists in the broad fields of Theatre Arts.  

As a historically Black private university committed to developing distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates we seek an artist/educator with experience that will support our diverse student body and increase the incorporation of inclusive and forward moving andragogies in our classrooms.   

The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in teaching and guiding theatre students, proficiency in the arts and crafts of musical theatre, relevant professional work in the field, scholarly contributions to the discipline, and a commitment to Howard University’s mission to create theatre leaders capable of driving change and solving problems for humanity through the scholarship and artistic practice of theatre arts.  The ideal candidate will also have a passion for remaining current in the field regarding evolving styles, techniques, technologies, trends, scholarship and andragogy of theatre arts.  

Duties primarily include: 

Administrative duties – the capacity to serve as Area Coordinator responsible for area: curriculum assessment and development; recommend course scheduling; academic advisement; student records maintenance; on-going academic performance assessment for the concentration; student academic advisement; season planning recommendations, including master-class recommendations; helping students with problems associated with registration, classes, rehearsals and performances; acting as spokesperson for the area; coordinating faculty around juries and other area-wide student assessments; consulting with faculty members about their ideas and suggesting solutions for area issues; student recruitment; student matriculation; area faculty management; and area faculty recruitment recommendations. 

Instructional duties – teaching courses in the Theatre Arts and other relevant areas within the Department of Theatre Arts with a minimum/maximum workload of 15/18 credit hours per academic year.

Research Scholarship and Creative duties - pursuing professional growth through funded research, scholarly writing, advanced study and/or original creative production on-campus appropriate to the discipline of theatre arts. 

Departmental, College and University Service duties – serving on departmental, college and university wide committees for the governance of departmental, college and university shared governance.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• MFA in Theatre Studies or related discipline completed by date of employment
• At least 3 years teaching experience and administrative leadership at the university/college level
• Experience as a professional theatre practitioner (dramaturg, playwright, director, etc.) contracted to work for major national - or International – theatre companies, on the professional concert stage, and/or for Broadway theatre productions
• Published scholarly writing 

Salary Range:  Commiserate with market value and candidate’s experience

To apply, please submit the following.  

• Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University  
• Curriculum vitae  
• Theatre Scholarship Resume 
• Four letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to Prof. Nikkole Salter, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME] 
• Professional work samples - links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, portfolios, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work  

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:

Prof. Anthony Gomes, Search Committee Chair                           

finearts-search@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts - [NAME]  

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted through March 13, 2023.  You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question.  Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews.  After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire.  You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months).   This position has an anticipated start date in August 2023. 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE ARTS ADMINISTRATION

Howard University

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Department of Theatre Arts Search

JOB DESCRIPTION  

TYPE: FULL-TIME (9-month)  

The Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University (www.theatrearts.howard.edu) is seeking dynamic, skilled, engaged, and collaboration-minded candidates for the position of Assistant Professor in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Theatre Arts Administration program. 

This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning academic year (AY) 2023-24. Assistant Professors are eligible for promotion in academic rank, and are valued for their academic, professional, and creative practice/scholarly contributions in their specific area of expertise. The candidate will work with the faculty of the Theatre Arts Administration program, and faculty in the other five departmental concentrations, to continue to build on the Program's many strengths for the training of aesthetic cultural activists in the broad fields of Theatre Arts.  

Dynamic and innovative, the Theatre Arts Administration program leads national and international initiatives to educate and inspire responsible arts leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs. We are especially interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-facing curriculum.The program is based on the philosophy that a successful career in Arts Management and Leadership requires knowledge of modern business practices coupled with a comprehensive background in arts. Teaching assignments would include a range of Art Administration based courses such as Production, Theatre Practicum, and topics in the candidate’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include engaging in the development of additional arts administration based courses and advising/mentoring students.

The focus of this area of concentration is directed toward the study of courses and scholarship in the arts, business and communications.  The premise of this program is to imbue in each student key characteristics that world class arts and entertainment professionals exemplify: creativity, agility, innovation, emotional intelligence, business savvy, and fiscal responsibility. A major emphasis in this program is to ready students for an ever-changing job market and prepare them for being effective leaders in a changing society.

Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts is committed to fostering an environment that encourages research and experimentation in performance, thereby pioneering innovative forms of drama and dance that best enable African-American artists to speak in their own distinctive cultural voice. The department is dedicated to the continued growth and development of African-American theatre by offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in the fields of Acting, Dance Arts, Musical Theatre, Theatre Arts Administration, and Theatre Technology.

As a historically Black private university committed to developing distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates we seek an artist/educator with experience that will support our diverse student body and increase the incorporation of inclusive and forward moving andragogies in our classrooms.

Duties primarily include:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in teaching and guiding theatre students, proficiency in the arts and crafts of theatre arts administration, relevant professional work in the field, scholarly contributions to the discipline, and a commitment to Howard University’s mission to create theatre leaders capable of driving change and solving problems for humanity through the scholarship and artistic practice of theatre arts administration.  The ideal candidate will also have a passion for remaining current in the field regarding evolving styles, techniques, technologies, trends, scholarship and andragogy of theatre arts administration.

Administrative duties – the capacity to serve as Area Coordinator responsible for the area: curriculum assessment and development; recommend course scheduling; academic advisement; student records maintenance; on-going academic performance assessment for the concentration; student academic advisement; season planning recommendations, including master-class recommendations; helping students with problems associated with registration, classes, rehearsals and performances; acting as spokesperson for the area; coordinating faculty around juries and other area-wide student assessments; consulting with faculty members about their ideas and suggesting solutions for area issues; student recruitment; student matriculation; area faculty management; and area faculty recruitment recommendations. 

Instructional duties – teaching courses in Theatre Arts Administration and other relevant areas within the Department of Theatre Arts with a minimum/ maximum workload of 15/18 credit hours per academic year. 

Research Scholarship and Creative duties - pursuing professional growth through funded research, scholarly writing, advanced study and/or original creative production on-campus appropriate to the discipline of theatre arts administration.

Departmental, College and University Service duties – serving on departmental, college and university wide committees for the governance of departmental, college and university shared governance.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• MFA or equivalent professional experience and training that equates in Theatre Arts Administration or related discipline completed by date of employment
• At least 3 years teaching experience and administrative leadership at the university/college level
• Experience as a professional theatre practitioner (producer, director, etc.) contracted to work for major national – or International – theatre companies, on the professional concert stage, and/or for Broadway theatre productions.

Salary Range:  Commiserate with market value and candidate’s experience   

To apply, please submit the following.  

• Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University
• Curriculum vitae
• Theatre Arts Administration Resume
• Four letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to Prof. Nikkole Salter, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME]
• Professional work samples - links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, portfolios, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:

Prof. Anthony Gomes, Search Committee Chair                           

finearts-search@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Administration - [NAME]

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted through March 13, 2023.  You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost and University President for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question.  Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews.  After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months). This position has an anticipated start date in August 2023.

CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Music.  Established in 2021, The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts is a creative academic environment:  A space for collaboration among faculty, students, and staff, with comprehensive contemporary curricula, robust programs, and professional affiliations focused for the education, training and development of artists who are scholars, teachers, and aesthetic/cultural activists.

The Department of Music seeks a dynamic, energetic visionary with strong leadership skills; an innovative thinker with the ability to effectively engage faculty, students, and staff, in a collegial and collaborative manner, with a focus on the creative.

The Chair represents the department as part of the college’s leadership team and is responsible for faculty and staff recruiting, development, retention, resource attainment, financial management, and serves as the department’s executive to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).  Working in partnership with the senior administration of the College of Fine Arts, the successful candidate will be expected to embrace and contribute to the mission of the University.

The Chair’s initial appointment is three years with a reduced course-load, at the faculty rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure.  The successful candidate may be reappointed for a second three-year term as Department Chair.  The desired starting date is July 1, 2023, pending final budget approval.

Required Qualifications

• Earned M.M., D.M.A., or Ph.D. in an area (or a combination of areas) of music scholarship and/or performance, OR the equivalent in the highest levels of professional experience;
• Record of professional accomplishments and scholarship that meet the qualifications for the appointment to the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the college;
• Strong and sustained record of performance, creative, and/or scholarly research accomplishments (applicant may be asked to provide work samples in the form of videos, recordings, or other forms of publication)
• Demonstrated experience in administrative, personnel, and budgetary activities;
• Commitment to further developing the use of technology within the department;
• Evidence of effective community outreach and development, leadership, ability to forge partnerships, and build productive relationships with both campus and external constituencies including alumni;
• Evidence of effective teaching within the candidates’ area(s) of expertise

Desired Qualifications

• Commitment to helping students obtain a broad-based education;
• Experience in curriculum development, including collaboration and innovative pedagogy;
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization and work effectively with colleagues across departments;
• Experience in recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty and staff;
• Experience in team building, supervision and staff support for professional development;
• Commitment to global engagement in the arts, and the promotion of traditional as well as contemporary genres

About the University

Established in 1867, Howard University is a federally chartered, private, doctoral/research-intensive university located in Washington, D.C., and is widely recognized as one of the world's most prestigious institutions of higher learning. This renowned urban research university offers a world-class curriculum that includes undergraduate degrees in 80 subject areas, master's degrees in 75 majors, doctoral degrees in 31 disciplines, and professional certification in 5 fields. The only comprehensive American university with a predominantly African-American constituency, Howard University is committed to preparing its students to not only be respected leaders in the national and global communities, but to also promote social justice and democracy the world over.

About the Department of Music

The Howard University Department of Music is a professionally oriented fine arts unit within a historically black private university.  The department’s programs have been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1941. Its purpose is to provide musical experiences of exceptional quality to students of high artistic and academic potential, with emphasis on the provision of educational and cultural opportunities. The Department of music boasts a diverse  faculty, staff, and student body and maintains a strong commitment to excellence in scholarship, teaching, and outreach.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. For full consideration, please email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for four references to finearts-search@howard.edu. Please address application to Prof. Connaitre Miller, Chair of Search Committee.  All documents should be in PDF format.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Cover Letter

· Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, artistic and administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University

2. Curriculum vitae (CV)

· To include Professional Experience Resume

3. Contact information for at least 4 references.

· Four letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to the Department of Music Search Committee, finearts-search@howard.edu, with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME]

4. Links to online video or audio recordings representative of the applicant’s performance ability. May also include samples of vocal ensembles the candidate has directed and original compositions or arrangements.

· Professional work samples - links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:

Search Committee

Finearts-search@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Assistant Professor of Jazz Voice - [NAME]

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted through April 23, 2023. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost, and Office of the President for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question. Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews. After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months). This position has an anticipated start date in July 2023.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability.  Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity, and Title IX should be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources at (202) 238-5960.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JAZZ VOICE (Tenure Track)

Howard University

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Department of Music

RANK & SALARY:  Assistant Professor.  Salary commensurate with academic credentials and experience.

STATUS:  Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Teach solo jazz voice to undergraduate majors; teach courses in beginning, intermediate or advanced vocal improvisation; direct vocal jazz ensemble(s), teach vocal arranging (for solo voice w/rhythm, as well as vocal ensemble), advise undergraduate jazz voice majors; assist with recruitment activities and auditions; and fulfill faculty expectations associated with traditional university appointments.  (scholarly activity, professional development, committee participation, service to the university and the community at large etc...)

APPOINTMENT BEGINS:  August 16, 2023

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master of Music; artist-level performance in jazz voice including vocal improvisation (scat singing); proficient piano or keyboard skills; advanced knowledge of vocal pedagogy; demonstrated success in teaching jazz courses at the college or secondary level; evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Intermediate to advanced piano skills (jazz and traditional); proficiency in operating sound reinforcement equipment; vocal and/or instrumental jazz arranging experience (ensemble and solo voice with instrumental combo), proficiency in music technology (music notation software, recording experience – use of logic or protools - including editing and mixing; ability to teach jazz theory.

About the University

Established in 1867, Howard University is a federally chartered, private, doctoral/research-intensive university located in Washington, D.C., and is widely recognized as one of the world's most prestigious institutions of higher learning. This renowned urban research university offers a world-class curriculum that includes undergraduate degrees in 80 subject areas, master's degrees in 75 majors, doctoral degrees in 31 disciplines, and professional certification in 5 fields. The only comprehensive American university with a predominantly African-American constituency, Howard University is committed to preparing its students to not only be respected leaders in the national and global communities, but to also promote social justice and democracy the world over.

About the Department of Music

The Howard University Department of Music is a professionally oriented fine arts unit within a historically black private university.  The department’s programs have been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1941. Its purpose is to provide musical experiences of exceptional quality to students of high artistic and academic potential, with emphasis on the provision of educational and cultural opportunities. The Department of music boasts a diverse  faculty, staff, and student body and maintains a strong commitment to excellence in scholarship, teaching, and outreach.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Cover Letter

· Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, artistic and administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University

2. Curriculum vitae (CV)

· To include Professional Experience Resume

3. Contact information for at least 3 references.

· Three letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to the Department of Music Search Committee, finearts-search@howard.edu, with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME]

4. Links to online video or audio recordings representative of the applicant’s performance ability. May also include samples of vocal ensembles the candidate has directed and original compositions or arrangements.

· Professional work samples - links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:

Search Committee

Finearts-search@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Assistant Professor of Jazz Voice - [NAME]

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted through April 23, 2023. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question. Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews. After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months). This position has an anticipated start date in August 16, 2023.