POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Music Theory/Composition with emphasis in Woodwinds or Low Brass

Responsibilities:

· Teach music theory and other music courses within areas of expertise.

· Engage actively as a collaborating and committed member of the music faculty.

· Teach 27 to 30 semester credit hours per year.

· Participate in Service Learning/community outreach.

· Assist in recruiting, advising, retention, and placement of students.

· Perform campus-wide faculty duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department, division, and other administrative unit meetings, serve on committees, and adherence to campus policies

· Additional duties as assigned by the chair

Qualifications:

· Doctorate in Music Theory and/or Composition from an accredited institution (ABD considered)

· Demonstrated experience teaching at college level preferred.

· Must be able to teach a range of music courses and applied studio courses with preference given to woodwinds or low brass.

· Strong oral and written communication skills that contribute to a collaborative working environment among faculty, staff, and students

Terms of Contract: Tenure track (9 month) faculty position. Salary is based on nationally competitive Dixie State College faculty salary schedule. Excellent benefit package included.

Application Procedures: Application review begins June 20, 2008 open until filled. Submit a Dixie State College application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources, Dixie State College, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770. For more information please call (435) 652-7520 or fax (435) 656-4001. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

About Dixie State College: Dixie State College is a state supported community college that also offers a limited number of quality baccalaureate degrees; the enrollment is over 8,000 students. Dixie State College's mission is to help students achieve their academic, career, and life goals, including goals related to basic skills, core content knowledge and knowledge that broadens and enriches students' lives. With a lower-division open-door admission policy, the College welcomes students, young and old, who represent diverse educational, ethnic, national, and economic backgrounds.

St. George, home of Dixie State College, is located 300 miles south of Salt Lake City and 110 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. With a population of 55,000, St. George is a tourist mecca because of its proximity to such scenic wonders as Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks, Cedar Breaks and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments, and Lakes Powell and Mead.