On Staff

A Practical Guide to Starting Your Career in a University Music Department

Dr. Donald L. Hamann

Written specifically for those seeking a music post in higher education
Provides numerous examples of documents, not only in the book but also through the companion website
Details the tenure and promotion process, provides keys to succeeding in a higher education environment, all towards a long, rewarding career.
Reveals the attributes administrators and search committees are seeking in a candidate
Includes provoking questions, created to help you prepare for these and related questions asked during an interview

On Staff

A Practical Guide to Starting Your Career in a University Music Department

Dr. Donald L. Hamann

Description

A practical guide to starting a successful career in a music department in higher education, this book thoroughly details the application, interview, and negotiation processes. It offers a wealth of practical information on getting a post, your first days in the post, acquiring tenure and promotion, working with colleagues and administration, beginning your career, and learning about yourself in the higher education setting.

This book will show you how to:
--Organize your professional experiences in an eye-appealing and easily read CV
--Develop attention catching cover letters that avoid common pitfalls and instead create positive, lasting impressions
--Create meaningful teaching philosophies and research statements
--Acquire effective interview techniques by becoming aware of frequently asked interview questions, the nuances of interview apparel, dining etiquette, and recognizing what committees and administrators are looking for in a candidate
--Negotiate job offers effectively

And once you get that position, this book will show you how to keep it, to get tenure and promotion, and to be successful in your chosen higher education institution.

Visit the comprehensive companion website at www.oup.com/us/onstaff

On Staff

A Practical Guide to Starting Your Career in a University Music Department

Dr. Donald L. Hamann

Preface
Chapter 1: Position Announcement Descriptions
Chapter 2: Preparing Your Application Materials: Applying for the Job
Chapter 3: Applying for the Job: The Process
Chapter 4: Preparing for the Campus Interview
Chapter 5: The Interview
Chapter 6: The Offer and the Negotiation
Chapter 7: Your First Days On Campus and Beyond
Index

On Staff

A Practical Guide to Starting Your Career in a University Music Department

Dr. Donald L. Hamann

Author Information

Dr. Donald Hamann is Professor of Music Education at the University of Arizona, where he teaches string pedagogy, graduate research, teacher education, and statistics courses. The author of Strategies for Teaching Strings: Building a Successful String and Orchestra Program (OUP, third edition, 2012), he has also published extensively in national and international string, education, and research journals.

On Staff

A Practical Guide to Starting Your Career in a University Music Department

Dr. Donald L. Hamann

Reviews and Awards

"This book is your guiding star from starting with the process of looking for a college position all the way through getting hired and succeeding once hired. Dr. Hamann anticipates and answers the questions the person looking for a college position may not even know to ask until it is too late...like during the interview with the dean!" --Rob Cutietta, Dean, USC Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California

"On Staff provides clear, concise, and comprehensive information for individuals seeking collegiate music faculty positions. Valuable insights on locating openings, application materials, interviewing, negotiating contracts, and successfully starting a new job are provided. It is a must have text for doctoral students, graduate student advisors, and early career professionals!" --William I. Bauer, University of Florida