Assistant Professor Of Music (Director Of Bands)

Department Information

The mission of the Department of Music at Colorado State University Pueblo is to prepare undergraduate students to function professionally in their chosen field of music within the larger context of a liberal education, to provide artistic enrichment for the community, and to serve as an artistic resource.

CSU Pueblo serves a diverse student body and is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. The mission of the Department of Music at Colorado State University Pueblo is to prepare undergraduate students to function professionally in their chosen field of music within the larger context of a liberal education, to provide artistic enrichment for the community, and to serve as an artistic resource.

Description of Job

The Director of Bands at Colorado State University Pueblo is a full-time, tenure-track position at the initial rank of Assistant Professor, to begin duties August 16, 2024. Primary responsibility is to instruct, administer/oversee the Wind Ensemble, Marching Band (see NOTE below), University (concert) Band, and Basketball Pep Band. Duties regarding the Marching Band include, but are not limited to student recruitment, show and field drill design, music arranging, and developing/managing appropriate marching band staff.

Additional teaching experience in area(s) of expertise (instrumental conducting and/or instrumental music education preferred). Demonstrated teaching and conducting expertise at the collegiate level is required. Successful public school teaching experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated effective leadership and organizational skills in order to develop and maintain a successful band program, including recruiting and outreach, both on- and off-campus. Position requires travel for performances, conferences, possible supervision of student teachers, and recruiting/outreach (a significant portion of workload expectations). This position will plan and administer the annual Festival of Winds (held in the spring semester) and develop a Basketball Pep Band.

NOTE: Depending on the candidate's skills and experience, Marching Band may or may not be a portion of the instructional responsibilities. Day-to-day primary instruction of this ensemble may be assigned to the Assistant to the Director of Bands, although responsibility for oversight and administration is assigned to the Director of Bands.

Primary Duties

Instruction

• Teaching courses in Music as assigned and according to the needs of the Music program, primarily in Band ensembles, but also in the area(s) of expertise (e.g. conducting, techniques, pedagogy). Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to selecting appropriate textbooks and other materials; preparing and delivering effective instruction; preparing, administering, and providing timely feedback to appropriate assessments; reporting student progress; evaluating student outcomes; and determining final grades.

• Director of Bands position includes responsibility for all concert and athletic bands, and involves student recruitment, show and field drill design, music arranging, and developing/managing appropriate marching band staff.

• Position requires duties outside the regular Monday-Friday work week as well as frequent travel for purposes of recruiting and outreach. May also require travel to supervise Student Teachers.

Research and Creative Activities

• Activities including but not limited to conducting and performing
• scholarly work appropriate to the discipline for dissemination at local, state, regional, and national venues.

Advising and Service

• Advise students as needed with regard to assigned coursework as well as career and graduate school. Establish, post, and communicate with students and the Department Chair a minimum of five regularly scheduled office hours per week.

• Service activities include but are not limited to recruiting and outreach (including band-specific events such as Band Day and the annual Festival of Winds); University, College, and Department committees; University functions; campus meetings; other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$58,000-$61,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or DMA in Music

• Marching band administration, including field drill design and writing

• Demonstrated ability to relate to and commitment to serving diverse populations and learners

• Previous college teaching experience within a Band program

• Prior experience in a position requiring expertise in developing and administering a successful and comprehensive university band program

• Experience developing and managing marching band staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Music Education

• Experience in instructing appropriate courses in the area(s) of expertise

• Experience working with a diverse student and staff population

• Experience teaching high school instrumental music

Supplemental Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position*

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter)
• a current resume or CV
• unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred
• three professional references with current contact information within the on-line application or as an attachment

In addition to the standard materials requested above, applicants should submit:

• Recordings of performances presented within the past two years - marching and concert band - for which the candidate was responsible

• Samples of original marching band field drill charts

• Samples of band arrangements (if applicable)

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by 11pm Sunday, March 10th, 2024, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the university to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible benefit plan

• Basic term life insurance

• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Travel accident insurance

• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

• Annual and sick leave

• Retirement plans

• Employee and dependent tuition discounts

• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The university reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.

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Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the university complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.