Assistant Teaching Professor of Music (Non-Tenure Track)

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Rutgers University-Camden, School of Arts & Sciences, Visual, Media, and Performing Arts ( VMPA) Department, seeks applications for a full time, non-tenure track ( NTT) Assistant Teaching Professor of Music. This is a three year appointment with the possibility of renewal. The teaching load for teaching professors is 4 courses per semester, with possible course releases allowing time for administrative duties.
Position duties include the following:
* Teach undergraduate courses in music such as Music Theory, Musicianship, Music History, and Conducting.
* Coordinate applied music lessons for music majors and musical theater majors and possibly teach applied music lessons in voice and piano.
* Direct the Rutgers Choir.
* Serve as music director for department musical theatre productions.
* Advise and mentor students.
* Perform service to the Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts, the University, and the profession.

Salaries and benefits are competitive. The minimum annual starting salary for this position is $82,110, with actual compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

A terminal degree in music such as Master of Fine Arts or Ph.D.; Mastery of vocal and/or piano performance.

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The School of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Review of applications will begin on as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. In your application, please submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, and the names and emails for 3 references. Applicants should contact Dr. Kenneth Elliott, chairperson of VMPA, elliott1@camden.rutgers.edu, with any questions.