Associate Director Of Bands / Director Of Athletic Band And Assistant Professor Of Music

Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Associate Director of Bands / Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Professor of Music.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Director of Bands in administrating a large comprehensive university band program to promote heightened student experiences and recruit for the program, department, and university. The candidate's primary responsibilities will be to work cooperatively with the Director of Bands and serve as the instructor of the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band and Purple Haze Basketball Pep Band. Specific duties include participating in the creative design process, drill design, student leadership development, and other administrative responsibilities associated with the ensembles and their activities. Other teaching responsibilities may include instrumental conducting classes for undergraduate music majors, conducting one of four concert bands in the spring semester, courses related to music teacher preparation, and other courses to support the needs of the department. All music faculty are expected to engage in departmental and university service and participate in fostering a collegial and professional atmosphere for students, staff, and faculty colleagues.

Deadline: open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately. Please send the following materials via email in one PDF file: application letter, vita, transcripts, list of five references with contact info, links to a marching band and/or concert band rehearsal (and performance if possible), and other appropriate credentials to:

Mr. Scott Burrell, Director

The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts

Northwestern State University

Natchitoches, LA 71497

Email: capa@nsula.edu

Only complete packages will be considered.  If invited for an interview, official transcripts for all degrees will be required. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

• Minimum degree-Masters required, doctorate preferred; 
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at high school and/or the college level with marching bands and concert bands.

Other:

• Shall be credentialed and in good standing by relative credentialing agencies, if appropriate

• Shall be qualified to teach in field of study

• Shall be effective in teaching the assigned subject material

• Shall meet the required standards defined by the University

• Shall be proficient in curriculum development, instruction, evaluation, and academic counseling

• Shall have a minimum of 5 years' experience or equivalent in the practice of area of study, or as required by accreditation agencies

• Shall hold a minimum of a masters degree in music related field

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching

• Direct all aspects of the athletic bands, including the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band and Purple Haze Basketball Pep Band

• Conduct the Wind Ensemble in the Spring

• Teach courses based on the candidate's qualifications and departmental needs

• Undergraduate conducting

• Student leadership and development course

• Improving Teaching, Assessment, etc.

• Teach online, in-person, and hybrid courses

• Demonstrate knowledge of program goals and objectives

• Submit course outlines and objectives

• Maintain class schedules

• Provide course instruction following designated outline

• Advise/mentor students

• Utilize a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to the targeted domain of learning

• Evaluate students and report progress

• Participate in periodic reviews of course materials

• Scholarship

• Maintain appropriate expertise and competencies through continuing professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities

• Participate in scholarly activities including grant writing, research, scholarly publication, and presentations

• Service

• Band Program Administration/Activities

• Assist the Director of Bands in fostering an environment and culture that inspires students to grow and supports the educational focus and institutional objectives of the band program and university

• Actively recruit prospective students through a variety of activities and initiatives on and off campus; active involvement with outreach efforts to public school band programs throughout the region

• Coordinate and lead efforts for successful athletic band recruiting events:

• Young Performers Day

• Classic on the Cane Marching Festival

• Assist with band area scholarship auditions, contracts, renewals, etc.

• Work with the Director of Bands to coordinate performances, tours, and programming, for all related band activities

• Faculty advisor to either Kappa Kappa Psi (KKY) or Tau Beta Sigma (TBS) band service organizations

• Maintain and update the athletic band program's presence and information on the departmental website

• Assist the Director of Bands in the upkeep and oversight of program inventories

• Athletic band instrument inventory

• Marching uniforms

• Coordinate and supervise students and staff for the annual Summer Music Camps

• Attend and collaborate in band staff meetings and maintain open and collaborative communication with colleagues

• Attend campus-wide meetings representing the band staff as requested by the Director of Bands

• Departmental/University/Profession

• Actively participate and represent NSU, CAPA, the Department of Music, and the band program at state, regional, and national conventions as needed

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, the instrumental faculty, ensemble directors, and other departments/programs across campus

• Participate in departmental faculty meetings and serve on all appropriate programs and committees in the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts and Department of Music

• Serve as a Graduate Faculty Member and chair/serve as committee member of graduate student committees and guide graduate research as requested

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and program policy

• Engage in professional service

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the Director of Bands, Department Chair, or CAPA Director from assigning additional duties that logically relate to the position