Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education/Director of Bands

Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education and Director of Bands is a dynamic teacher with a strong background in bands and instrumental music education.  The position is a non-tenure track, full time faculty position that includes directing Marching Band, Symphonic Band, teaching courses in instrumental music education, teaching private music lessons, and teaching general education music courses.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position will report directly to the Director of the School of Music and Theatre.  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position is responsible for hiring and managing all band work study positions with assistance from the School of Music and Theatre Administrative Assistant.  This position will also supervise student teaching field placements during the spring semester as part of their music education teaching load.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct the Marching (Fall only) and Symphonic Bands (Spring only). 

Teach courses in Instrumental Conducting, Secondary Instrumental Music Education, Marching Band Techniques, and Brass Methods.

Teach general education courses including music appreciation, popular music, and other courses as needed.

Supervise student teachers in field placement.

Recruit majors and non-major participants for all SMT ensembles, programs and degrees.

Provide programming service to the SMT and larger Heidelberg Community.

Oversee student and/or faculty chamber music experiences.

Serve as the departmental Undergraduate Music Education Coordinator by coordinating field placements supervising instrumental music education field placements.

Serve as the primary academic advisor for Music Education majors and as the primary advisor for the Heidelberg chapter of the Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association.

Requirements

CORE VALUES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Model leadership values of integrity, honesty, respectfulness, diversity, and accountability in all interactions and activities.

Utilize pedagogy that matches best practice in the discipline; challenging students with content and practices that emphasis critical thinking and engagement/application.  

Collaborate with other School of Music and Theatre faculty, assisting with curricular, programmatic and engagement endeavors.  Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and strong interpersonal skills. 

Bring a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus, inspiring students and colleagues.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Professional Experience:

Master's in Music Education is required. A DMA or Phd in Music Education is preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of secondary school teaching experience, including both marching and symphonic band programming. 5 years teaching experience preferred. 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ability to lead and develop a collegiate band program, and excellent classroom teaching skills are crucial. Demonstrated expertise in wind band conducting with broad knowledge of repertoire. 

Recruiting ability is a primary requirement. Proven success in building an instrumental program at the secondary level is required.

The ability to collaborate with faculty, ensembles and programs within the School of Music and Theatre.  Support and Service to School of Music and Theatre and to broad University constituencies is expected.

The ability to act as a representative for the School of Music and Theatre and Heidelberg University.  Outstanding oral communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, collaborating with colleagues and student workers.  

Ability to travel and work weekends as needed according to SMT