Position Title: Director of Suzuki Program/ Instructor (FA25-036)
Location: Edwardsville
Posted: 12-13-2024
Description: Faculty Position FA25-036 December 11th 2024
Position Title Director of Suzuki Program/ Instructor
Hiring Unit Music
Job Description/Responsibilities
Southern lllinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Instructor to assume the duties of Director of the SIUE Suzuki Program and instructor of undergraduate and graduate Suzuki pedagogy courses. The successful candidate must be a Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) Violin Teacher Trainer, will administer a nationally recognized Suzuki String Program, and be able to successfully attract and retain student participants to both the community (pre-college) program as well as the university Suzuki Pedagogy program. The candidate will lead by example by demonstrating commitment and collegiality with fellow faculty, build community engagement, and foster music education in children in a nurturing environment.
SIUE, the Music Department, and the Suzuki Program A nationally recognized university, SIUE provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000. For over 60 years, the SIUE Department of Music has been preparing musicians for fulfilling careers. The faculty consists of distinguished artist-educators and scholars fully committed to their students' success. The department offers degrees in classical performance, jazz performance, music education, theory/composition, music history/literature, musical theater, and music business. The music degree programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Our alumni work in all music fields worldwide.
The SIUE Suzuki Program, approved by the SAA as a long-term training program, has been an integral part of the Music Department since the University was founded. In 1965, the University identified that training Suzuki teachers was important and could be pioneered by SIUE. Established by John Kendall as the first national university long-term training program, it currently serves an average of 194 students (birth-adult) in the Edwardsville Community through Suzuki lessons taught by the Director and on average 8 other faculty members and 3 graduate students under the Director's supervision. The Suzuki Program Director is both the violin teacher trainer for university students receiving Suzuki teacher training and the director of the program for community students.
Duties within the Community Program
Provide artistic and administrative leadership for a nationally recognized Suzuki String Program; attract and retain pre-college students and family participants in violin, viola, cello, and Early Childhood education. Manage a teaching staff and graduate students, and teach private and group lessons in the SIUE Suzuki community program.
Organize and facilitate projects such as the biennial Advanced Ensemble tour; design and manage the Suzuki Program's biennial Suzuki Workshop Weekend; Co-Direct and teach at the Suzuki Program's annual String Development Camp; plan community outreach engagement events including concerts, festivals, All-State clinics, summer workshops, and camps.
Duties within the University Program
Teach "Development and Teaching of Strings" (MUS465) and recruit graduate university students wishing to earn Suzuki registered violin teacher training.
Collaborate with SIUE University string faculty. Encourage diverse cross-campus involvement and collaborate with other string ensembles (such as playing in the SIUE Orchestra)
Provide an environment for high expectations and artistry; develop and foster opportunities for diversity and inclusivity.
Minimum Qualifications
Suzuki / SAA credentialed (violin) Teacher Trainer
M.M. (or equivalent) degree in violin - Performance or Music Education
Demonstrated interest in and/or experience in recruiting and retaining students from a diverse population
Commitment to excellence in teaching and Suzuki philosophy
Established reputation as a Suzuki teacher and pedagogue by having experience training Suzuki violin teachers in Suzuki registered training courses.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues within and beyond one's primary Suzuki program/studio.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement on Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans
Terms of Appointment
Full-time, academic year appointment beginning Fall 2025 Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
Source of Funds State
Salary Salary commensurate with experience
Application Process
Letter of application/interest letter specifically addressing duties described above
Curriculum Vitae
List of three references
Unofficial transcripts
Philosophy of teaching statement / Teaching portfolio
Unedited teaching video segments (max 15 minutes) for 3 different levels of your own studio students (not institute teaching): beginning (Books 1-3), intermediate (4-6), advanced (7+)
Unedited performance video: 2 contrasting works of your choosing at the level or above the Mozart concerti (recordings must be from the past 5 years).
Provide accessible links for all video submissions via a streaming service such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
Submit the above materials with the Subject Line: "SIUE Suzuki Search" to:
Dr. Lenora Anop
Search Committee Chair
lanop@siue.edu
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin February 1st, 2025, and continue until the position is filled
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu.
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Dual Career Support for New Faculty The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support
Faculty Development and Other Support Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects , and Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub .
Employee Benefits To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental and vision insurance; * Life insurance; * SURS retirement plan; *Supplemental retirement savings plans ; *Generous holiday schedule ; * WorkLife programs; * Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness); * Employee discounts (local and national retailers); * Flexible Spending Account Program ; *University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).
For more information, visit: SIUE Office of Human Resources- Benefits
Department: Music
Type: Instuctor
FT/PT: N/A
Mailing Address: SIUE Office of Human Resources Campus Box 1040 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1040
