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Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Percussion and Drumline Director

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany Center, NY, United States


Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Percussion and Drumline Director Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008

Overview Position Type

Adjunct Instructor

Graduate Degree

Description Part-time Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Weekly rehearsals, home football games, plus private lessons as scheduled

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the director of the SNU Drumline during the fall semester. The successful candidate would also serve as adjunct instructor of our percussion applied lessons and ensembles in both the fall and spring semesters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

Direct all aspects of the Drumline in coordination with the Marching Band and the Marching Band Director

Coordinate the Frontline of the Marching Band field shows

Teach applied percussion lessons to music majors and non-majors

Teach drum set lessons to music majors and non-majors

Direct the Percussion Ensemble

Recruit music majors and non-major ensemble participants

Assist the Director of Bands in coordinating Drumline involvement at athletic events with the Athletic Director

Maintain a local and regional profile to assist in attracting students to the program

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.

As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.

Master’s degree in music

Marching Band Experience

Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrable success teaching in higher education

Demonstrable success in recruitment of a private studio

Professional performance experience

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from the Director of Bands

Supervision Exercised:

Responsible for the coordination of students involved in the Drumline, Frontline, and Percussion Ensemble

The position is not eligible for benefits.

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