Essay Cover Letter For The Position Of Assistant Professor

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I read with interest a posting for an Assistant Professor in Music Theory [Job no:499200 – Department:13030100]. Based on the criteria you listed, I believe I am an excellent candidate for the position of Assistant Professor in Music Theory. Please accept the enclosed resume as my application for the position.
As you will note on the enclosed resume, the breadth of my expertise covers a wide area of responsibilities. As my resume indicates, I have 35 years of progressive experience in higher education. My professional history includes positions from a private instructor to a Full-Time Professor, teaching subjects as music theory, musicology [theory and history of music], fine art, humanities, music education and piano, solfeggio [aural skills …show more content…

I participated in many international and domestic partnerships, cultural and educational exchanges, and provided my graduate students with an opportunity to engage in academic work at another academic institution. I worked in Turkmenistan, Russia, Europe, and the United States.
Currently I teach piano at the Academy of Music and Art, in Gainesville, FL and a private piano instructor, providing students with instructions to understand and learn essential fundamentals of music, from beginning through advanced concepts for all ages and all levels (undergraduate and graduate piano students are included).
I always introduce my students to music theory, history of music and modern piano literature. I had experience performing with an orchestra as well as conducting experience. I have knowledge in a high level of musicality and technical mastery of chamber orchestra and its requirements.
My approach to teaching is based on finding personal students’ connection, detailed and thorough understanding of complex materials, personal and enthusiastic students’ engagement, and practice of application of learned