Major/Essential Functions:
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
Required Qualifications:
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- An earned doctorate in percussion performance or a closely related field is required before the position’s start date. Evidence of professional performance experience and professional activity and/or a research profile that demonstrates the ability to emerge as a leader in the field of percussion performance. Evidence of successful teaching of classical percussion (e.g., two and four-mallet keyboard, concert and rudimental snare drum, timpani, drumset).
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- Evidence of successful teaching of a variety of percussion-related subjects, including graduate-level courses in percussion literature and percussion pedagogy, as well as chamber music, percussion ensembles, and other courses in music
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- Ability to perform service duties including, but not limited to: moving and repairing of percussion equipment, maintaining a large percussion inventory, recruiting, curricular review and programmatic assessment, and committee membership.
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- A record of collaborative work that demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively within and outside the university, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
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- Successful teaching record as a faculty member at a college or university.
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- Experience with coaching and teaching non-Western styles in one-on-one and chamber settings.
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- Evidence of successful teaching of marching percussion/drumline.
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- Ability to recruit and retain a percussion studio of undergraduate and graduate students.
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- Excellent organization and communication skills, demonstrating an ability to help oversee a complex studio schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at texastech.edu/careers. Please include the following documents in your application:
1. A cover letter highlighting your experience related to the qualifications and functions listed in this position description.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Links to 20-30 minutes of live performance videos, recorded within the last three years. Please list the venue, date, and repertoire. These videos need to show classical percussion skills (e.g., two and four-mallet keyboard, concert and rudimental snare drum, timpani) and drumset skills. Additionally, video recordings of drumline/percussion ensemble rehearsals and/or performances should be included.
4. A teaching philosophy statement that addresses your implementation of the current trends in percussion pedagogy and performance.
5. List of five references, including name, title, institution, email address, phone number, and a brief description of your professional relationship with the reference.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Lisa Rogers, Search Committee Chair at Lisa.Rogers@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The deadline to submit applications is on March 1, 2025. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: http://www.texastech.edu/careers/. Requisition #39948BR
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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