Associate Director of Bands/Director of Athletic Bands

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Position Information

Posting Number

F0876P

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Position Information

Posting Number

F0876P

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Position Title

Associate Director of Bands/Director of Athletic Bands

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Music - Troy

Division

College of Communication and Fine Arts

Campus

Troy

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

If Faculty position

12 Month

Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track?

Tenure Track

Work Status

Full-Time (FT)

Temporary

No

Location

Troy - T01

Job Summary

The John M. Long School of Music seeks an Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at the rank of Assistant Professor of Music (tenure-track). We seek an outstanding teacher with proven experience and an established track record to direct the renowned “Sound of the South” Marching Band and other athletic bands; to coordinate and collaborate with Troy Athletics; to lead the Basketball Pep Band; to teach in other areas according to candidate expertise and needs of the John M. Long School of Music; and to recruit and retain students at Troy University. Candidates should demonstrate a record of excellence in the following areas: leading secondary school marching bands, collegiate marching bands, or drum corps; designing marching band drills and/or music arranging; artist-level conducting skills appropriate for advanced repertoire; and a commitment to championing the cause of music education. The successful candidate will be characterized by strong administrative abilities, collaborative, and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a collegial and mutually supportive environment. The start date for the position is July 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin in September. This search will remain open for applications until the position is filled.

In Class Teaching Percentage

Online Teaching Percentage

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D., D.M.A., or Ed.D. in music/music education, or equivalent professional experience (

ABD

will be considered for appointment); significant instrumental conducting experience in secondary music education settings

Preferred Qualifications

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours

To be determined

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?

No

Posting Date

08/21/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Academic Term Position Will Begin

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:

   • Not a current Troy University employee
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)

4. * Do you have Ph.D., D.M.A., or Ed.D. in music/music education, or equivalent professional experience (ABD will be considered for appointment); significant instrumental conducting experience in secondary music education settings?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. List of References 3. Curriculum Vitae 4. Teaching Philosophy 5. Letter of Reference 1 6. Unofficial Transcript 1 Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcript 2 2. Unofficial Transcript 3 3. Other Document

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