Urgently Require Curator of Historical Keyboards; Academic Specialist in Bloomington, IN

Job title: Curator of Historical Keyboards; Academic Specialist
Company: Indiana University
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Position Details

Title Curator of Historical Keyboards; Academic Specialist
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Jacobs School of Music
Location Bloomington
Position Summary

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a faculty position as curator of Historical Keyboards. This position is a twelve-month, tenure-ineligible, renewable position with an initial three-year appointment at the rank of Academic Specialist. The successful candidate will play an invaluable role in the Historical Performance Department in support of the performance and academic activities of the Jacobs School of Music by caring for the extensive collection of historical keyboard instruments.

Period Keyboard Collection: Students currently have regular or periodic access to 4 French doubles, 2 Flemish doubles, 5 Flemish singles, 4 Italian singles, 3 electronic and 2 mechanical continuo organs, 1 clavichord, and 2 fortepianos (one Bakeman and one Regier).

Responsibilities: tuning, voicing, maintenance and repair of the school's collection of harpsichords, fortepianos, and clavichords in order to achieve the highest possible level of musical performance; preparing instruments for performances and recordings; tuning and maintaining the practice room and studio instruments; responding to special requests from faculty and students regarding concert and practice instruments. Teaching a Harpsichord Tuning and Maintenance course with special emphasis on understanding and tuning historical temperaments by ear.

Deadline: Screening will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

For Best Consideration Date June 18, 2023

Expected Start Date August 1, 2023
Basic Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of historical temperaments and styles of harpsichords and fortepianos. Four years of training and/or experience as a harpsichord/fortepiano technician. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff, and guest artists.
Department Contact for Questions

Cecilia Bass (812) 855-5541 [email protected].
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Rank of Academic Specialist.
Special Instructions

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

A complete application consists of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, titles, and email addresses for each of three professional references. An email message with instructions about uploading letter of reference will be sent automatically to each of your reference providers immediately after you submit your completed application. Please do not send other materials until requested to do so. If you need help completing your application, please contact Cecilia Bass (812) 855-5541 [email protected].
For Best Consideration Date 06/18/2023
Expected Start Date 08/01/2023
Posting/OAA # IU-100421-2023
Expected salary:
Location: Bloomington, IN

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