Mesa State College
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Lecturer of Music - Oboe
Principal Oboe of the Grand Junction Symphony

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Mesa State College Music Department and the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra are seeking an outstanding oboe performer and teacher. Primary responsibilities are to teach applied oboe and recruit oboe and bassoon majors for Mesa State, and to perform as principal oboe of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. Additional responsibilities are to teach Music Appreciation, coach a student woodwind ensemble, perform in the Faculty Woodwind Quintet and coordinate the educational outreach program for the Grand Junction Symphony. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to recruiting oboe and bassoon students, developing a rapport with regional directors, commitment to teaching academic courses, and fulfilling the commitments of principal oboe of the Grand Junction Symphony.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Masters required, doctorate preferred. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and performing. Orchestral experience required.

SALARY: $23,400.00 per year. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, apply by May 16, 2008.

APPOINTMENT: Shared position as Lecturer of Music at Mesa State College (2/3 time) and Principal Oboe, Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra (part time), to begin August 15, 2008.

LOCATION: Grand Junction is located in western Colorado and is nestled below three mountain ranges, the Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa and the Bookcliffs. Grand Junction and the greater Grand Valley have a population of approximately 115,000 residents, and is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City. Close proximity to Aspen, Vail and Telluride provide performance opportunities for an active musician. There is good potential to develop a private studio outside of the college.

THE COLLEGE and DEPARTMENT: Mesa State College is one of the fastest growing public colleges in Colorado with an enrollment of approximately 6,200 students, and is committed to the Music Department as a cultural leader of the region. The Music Department is located in the new Moss Performing Arts Center, which houses a 288-seat Recital Hall, 620-seat theater, two large rehearsal halls, 13 faculty studios, a new piano/technology lab with 16 stations, as well as classrooms and practice rooms. Mesa State offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with concentrations in Music Education and Performance. Concentrations in Liberal Arts and Elective Studies in Business will be offered within the year.

THE GRAND JUNCTION SYMPHONY: The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra is an auditioned community orchestra with a full-time conductor and broad community support performing approximately one concert a month between August and May. It is the major orchestra between Denver and Salt Lake City, enlisting musicians from the western slope of Colorado and eastern Utah. For more information access the GJSO website at GJSYMPHONY.ORG.

APPLICATION: Submit a completed Mesa State College Exempt and Professional Staff job application (available at www.mesastate.edu/finadmin/hr/projobapp.pdf), letter of interest, current vita, unofficial transcripts, three current letters of reference and a list of at least three other professional references with names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses. Applicants must also send a recording/video of recent performances (will not be returned). Submit to:

Lecturer of Music - Oboe Search Committee
Mesa State College
Human Resources
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-248-1820

Address inquiries to Dr. Adam Ballif at 970-248-1124, or email aballif@mesastate.edu

Candidates will be jointly interviewed and auditioned by Mesa State College and Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra.

Mesa State College requires a background investigation for employment.

Mesa State College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff and student body.

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