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Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music – Director of Athletic Bands
Miami University College of Education, Health and Society. Provide artistic, educational, and administrative leadership for the Miami University Marching Band and Pep Bands .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide artistic, educational, and administrative leadership for the Miami University Marching Band and Pep Bands
- Develop and implement strategies to recruit, retain, and grow participation in the athletic band program
- Direct the Miami University Marching Band and Pep Bands
- Conduct the Symphony Band or another appropriate concert ensemble as assigned
- Teach undergraduate courses consistent with expertise and curricular needs
- Contribute to curricular areas such as music education, instrumental music, music production, music business, music technology, or conducting
- Mentor students and support their artistic, professional, and academic development
- Build relationships with high school band directors, music educators, prospective students, alumni, and other recruitment constituencies
- Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Management, Athletics, Advancement, and University partners
- Participate in program, College, and University service
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to advance the artistic and educational mission of the band and Music programs
- Contribute to development of the Music program and interdisciplinary performing-arts academic unit
- Begin work in July to prepare for marching band season, including summer auditions and band camp
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree in music or an appropriate related field by the date of appointment for Assistant Lecturer appointment
- DMA, Ph.D., or other appropriate terminal degree in music or a related field by the date of appointment for Assistant Teaching Professor appointment
- Demonstrated experience conducting and leading instrumental ensembles
- Demonstrated ability to provide artistic and organizational leadership for a collegiate marching band, athletic band, or comparable large ensemble program
- Evidence of the ability to recruit, mentor, and retain students
- Demonstrated expertise appropriate to teaching at the undergraduate level in one or more areas relevant to the Music program
- Demonstrated ability to lead a Division 1 athletic bands program
- Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
- Criminal background check required
- Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy statement required
- Video/audio recordings or additional evidence of teaching effectiveness may be requested following initial review
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefit eligible
- Summer work will be paid separately under a contract separate from the academic year faculty contract
- Smoke- and tobacco-free campuses
- Reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
- E-Verify participation