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Inside Higher Ed · 6 hours ago

Music, Director of Bands - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor

Edmond, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The University of Central Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Band and Director of Bands. This role involves conducting the UCO Wind Symphony, leading the band program, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and supporting student recruitment and creative activity.

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Responsibilities

Conducting the UCO Wind Symphony and additional ensembles as appropriate

Leading the UCO band program including concert and athletic bands

Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting, large ensemble literature, rehearsal methodology, and other related areas as appropriate

Recruit and retain students

Support student research and creative activity

Contribute to a collaborative faculty environment

Qualification

Conducting experienceTeaching experienceBand program leadershipRecruitment skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeaching onlineAural skillsMusic theoryCollaborative skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Extensive performance and conducting experience in the field of bands and wind ensembles

Ability to effectively teach courses related to training conductors, including but not limited to applied conducting, ensemble rehearsal methodology, large ensemble literature, and score reading

Ability to lead the band program at UCO, including coordination of all bands and wind ensembles

Ability to teach online, face-to-face, and hybrid courses

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students effectively

Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Ability to work effectively and patiently with students

Ability to recruit and retain students

Other related duties

A doctoral degree in music. ABD may be considered

A strong background in success in leading bands in an academic setting

Evidence of success in teaching courses in conducting

A minimum of 3 years of college teaching experience

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Copy of transcript for highest degree earned

List of at least 3 references

Preferred

Additional area(s) of musical expertise, which could include applied low brass or other instrument, aural skills, theory, music education, or other cognates

5 years of college teaching experience

Successful secondary-level band instruction and leadership