Director of the Musicians’ Wellness Program
Requisition Number:
59499
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
17-Oct-2024
Job Summary
The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a full time Director of the Musicians’ Wellness Program. This forward-looking individual should be committed to the continuing development of one of the premiere programs in the country. This full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment will commence in August of 2025. We are seeking someone whose approach to teaching and research is innovative and forward-thinking in service of evolving the program.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Musicians’ Wellness Program (MWP) has been an integral part of the College of Music since 1999. The program serves as the hub of wellness activities for the College of Music by providing academic and clinical services for students, faculty, and staff. The Director of the MWP works collaboratively with the embedded psychotherapist from Counseling and Psychiatric Services and other campus and community partners.
The College of Music strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this dedication. The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music as a whole reflects the genuine respect among faculty and the unified goal of providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the students.
The College of Music offers degree programs in Performance, Jazz Studies, Composition, Theory, Musicology, and Music Education. CU Boulder is located in one of the most picturesque and desirable geographic locations in the country, within easy driving distance of a major metropolitan area and the Rocky Mountains.
The College of Music strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this dedication. The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music as a whole reflects the genuine respect among faculty and the unified goal of providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the students.
The College of Music offers degree programs in Performance, Jazz Studies, Composition, Theory, Musicology, and Music Education. CU Boulder is located in one of the most picturesque and desirable geographic locations in the country, within easy driving distance of a major metropolitan area and the Rocky Mountains.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Direct, organize, and coordinate the Musicians’ Wellness program.
- Teach courses and coordinate curriculum development.
- Work collaboratively with the College of Music’s embedded psychotherapist and other campus and community partners.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders within the College of Music in advancing the well-being of students, faculty, and staff.
- Serve on graduate student advisory committees.
- Serve on other college and university service activities as appropriate.
- Participate in regional and national recruiting.
- Final assignment of duties will be based on the needs of the department and the expertise of the candidate.
What You Should Know
The appointment will be a full-time Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, tenure track.
As part of the University of Colorado Boulder’s deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
- The annual Salary Range is
- $70,500 - $79,000 for an Assistant Professor,
- $79,500 - $92,500 for an Associate Professor,
- $93,000 - $110,000 for a Full Professor.
- Possible summer research stipend. Onboarding assistance is available within department guidelines.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- Master's degree or higher plus a distinguished record of professional, creative and/or scholarly activities (e.g. conference presentations, journal articles, books, workshops, etc.).
- Certification and/or experience providing a wellness-based practice (e.g. Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, Feldenkrais, Yoga, Psychotherapy, Physical Therapy, Medicine).
- 3 years of teaching experience in a related field.
- Experience working with musicians.
- Experience in one or more of the following: program development & leadership, grant writing, and fundraising.
The level of hire will be determined by the College upon review of the successful applicant’s academic record, scholarly/creative work, teaching, leadership, and service. Any consideration for hire with tenure would need to be determined through a review and a vote of the faculty.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Cover letter that specifically addresses your interest in the position and how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
- Please upload a single PDF document with links to at least two (2) teaching videos. (Both one-on-one and group setting teaching is preferred; however, both settings are not required.) In total, teaching videos should not exceed 20 minutes in length.
- Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Please submit a short essay (500-word limit; uploaded in PDF format) that responds to this statement: "The College of Music recognizes that our mission is strengthened by contributions of varied perspectives. Describe what your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion looks like in your practice."
During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation later in the search process. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
For questions, please contact: Associate Professor Andrew Garland, Co-chair, Music Wellness Search Committee at andrew.garland@colorado.edu
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu