Lecturer, Assistant Director Of Athletic Bands

Position Information

Job Title Lecturer, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands Department Marching Band - 21512 Pay Grade 1 Job Category Faculty Job Summary

ETSU is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Athletic Bands. This is a twelve-month lecturer (non-tenure) appointment. Selected candidate must be able to teach additional courses, which may include instrumental music education or applied lessons.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Director of Athletic Bands with instruction and administration of the ETSU Marching Buccaneers

• Direct and administer Buccaneer Brass - the pep band for Men's and Women's basketball

• Collaborate with band faculty and applied instrumental faculty in all aspects of a comprehensive band program including recruitment, teaching, conducting, and administration

• Work during Winter and Spring Breaks for basketball games is required.

• Work on weekends and evenings for marching band and basketball games is required.

The selected candidate must be able to teach additional courses, which may include instrumental music education or applied lessons. Applicants should address other areas of teaching interest in the cover letter and reference relevant experience as listed on the CV.

East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. ETSU is committed to enhancing the cultural, economic, environmental, and social well-being of the region through a growing array of undergraduate and graduate programs.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Drill design for marching bands

• Knowledge of game flow for Division 1 football and basketball.

• Heavy lifting will be involved.

• Ability to drive a large equipment truck is necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large, comprehensive university band program and active involvement with highly visible athletic bands.

• Demonstrated experience with marching and pep bands at the collegiate level.

• Drill design experience and/or marching band arranging.

Salary $40,000 per year

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00796P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 03/13/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. Special Instructions to Applicants:

• For Media File submission provide links to videos of recent performances and/or rehearsals of marching bands you have instructed.

• Do not send scores or drill samples at this time.