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Associate Director of Bands/ Assistant/Associate Professor of Music

Inside Higher Ed, Lorman, Mississippi, United States, 39096

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Job Summary Assist the Director of Bands with the organization, direction, and management of the Alcorn State University Band program regarding Athletic and Academic Ensembles. Perform duties as a faculty member of the Fine Arts Department as designated by the Chair to University level teaching credentials and skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience and a record of success in all areas College Marching Band and Concert Ensembles

A record of successful secondary school teaching, recruitment, and retention

Evidence of commitment to working collegially and collaboratively while demonstrating advanced skills in excellent leadership and communication skills

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrate ability to perform on principal instrument (woodwind and brass)

Demonstrate ability to teach instrumental pedagogy/methods courses

Demonstrate ability to teach Music Technology

Demonstrate ability to arrange for Marching Band

Demonstrate ability to create Patterns of Motion Drill Design (Moffit)

Demonstrate knowledge of Casavant Drill Design (A.R. Casavant)

Demonstrate ability to operate PY Ware Drill Design Software

Demonstrate ability to operate Finale, or Sibelius Music Software

Demonstrate ability to conduct large and small ensembles

Demonstrate ability to model large and small music ensembles rehearsal techniques

Ability to teach music technology: ProTools, Ableton Live, Applied Woodwind instruments and other class assignments as they relate to the needs of Music Program and the Fine Arts Department

Participate in faculty led lectures, recitals, workshops, and recruitment

Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Music Education, Music Performance or related music field from a NASM accredited degree program; Doctorate in Music Conducting, Music Technology or Music Education Preferred.

Teaching on a collegiate level preferred

Licensing and Certifications Teaching license preferred but not required

Other Job Details

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posted Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Employment Status: Full Time

Department: College of Arts and Sciences

Location: Lorman, MS

Open Date: 06/09/2023

EEO Statement Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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