Assistant Professor of Flute/Woodwind Coordinator

Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Flute/Woodwind Coordinator to join our Music team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on education and experience, from $61,999 - $64,500 plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

Central Washington University Department of Music and the College of Arts of Humanities invites applicants for an applied Flute Professor at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 2025. We seek a flute pedagogue and performer with national and/or international recognition in the field, and who has a commitment to excellence in music education. Successful candidates will have demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to a faculty team dedicated to creating a positive, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population.

The successful candidate will serve the Department of Music as Woodwind Area Coordinator in addition to providing applied instruction in the flute studio. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively recruit for the flute studio, mentor and advise undergraduate music students, engage in scholarship and creative activities, and contribute service to the Department of Music.

Please address in your cover letter:

• DMA or PhD in Applied Woodwind Performance or related field
• A minimum of three years of University teaching experience
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Scholarship, teaching, service, or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU's commitment to the engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse students

Preferred Qualifications (please address in your cover letter):

• National and/or international recognition as a flute pedagogue and performer
• Expertise in a secondary area
• Experience working in a diverse environment and/or utilizing a variety of teaching methods designed for broad student success
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion
• A record of promoting inclusivity in classrooms and academic work environments
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds
• Research, teaching, or service that demonstrates an ability to contribute to CWU's commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Potential to mentor and educate students who will serve diverse populations
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through teaching and/or mentoring activities

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Annual Salary: $61,999 - $64,500, based on a full-time nine-month appointment
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Appointment: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9 Month Appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be available. Central Washington University is on the quarter system with appointments from mid-September through mid-June.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance. CWU Benefits, Perks & Discounts Overview.

Additional Information: For additional information about the University, visit: http://www.cwu.edu
For additional information about Ellensburg, visit: http://www.myellensburg.com
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