The successful candidate will be expected to build a creative and research profile consistent with School of Music standards in performance areas; collaborate actively with School of Music faculty and ensemble directors to create successful percussion sections for School of Music ensembles, including UK orchestras, bands, jazz ensembles, and world music ensembles; maintain the inventory, purchasing, organization, and supervision of percussion equipment; participate in shared governance within the School of Music, the College of Fine Arts, and the University, as well as one’s profession; develop and maintain an active leadership service role within the candidate’s field; and establish and maintain positive relationships with secondary school band directors and private percussion instructors throughout the region that lead to excellent recruitment and retention of students in the UK School of Music. Tenured faculty in the School of Music may be asked to serve a term as Director of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies, depending upon the needs of the School. Funding to support percussion students includes undergraduate and graduate scholarships, as well as a graduate teaching assistantships.

The School of Music has over 50 full-time faculty, with an enrollment of over 400 students. The School of Music offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in music performance, music education, musicology/ethnomusicology, and theory/composition, as well as a master’s degree in music therapy. The School is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. More information can be found at http://finearts.uky.edu/music.

The University of Kentucky, College of Fine Arts thrives because we serve and honor individuals and communities with unique and distinct voices. The College intentionally supports an authentic environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion through artistic programming and curricula that explore and celebrate the experiences of those voices. Because we believe that the arts are essential to the life of the individual and the community, we actively facilitate wide-ranging creative expression among our faculty, staff, and student artists and commit to inclusivity in our hiring and recruiting of faculty, staff, and students. In alignment with our DEI commitment, the School of Music welcomes and invites applicants who have a deep interest in advancing this mission and those who possess the skills and experience for this work. We encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations (e.g., racial/ethnic, income, immigration status, sexual orientation/gender identification, etc.). As a member of the state’s flagship institution, we pledge to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed and valued, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion.

When prompted in the employment system, applicants will submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing your qualifications specific to this position
• Curriculum vitae
• Specific Request 1 –  One combined document containing three letters of recommendation