University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
School of Music: Director of Bands
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Yukon, Oklahoma, United States, 73099
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Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2nd FloorEdinburg, TX 78539Contact InformationEdinburg: (956) 665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Faculty Recruitment Contacts:College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.eduRobert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.eduTo apply for the position, please click the
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link/button.Special Instructions Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. Please ensure that you omit the following confidential information prior to submission: Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Gender, Ethnicity/Race. Human Resources will forward your application to the department as per your submission.To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.eduFor your application to be properly reviewed and considered, the committee requests the following documents:Application onlineLetter of interestCurriculum vitaeVideo of both rehearsal and performance (recorded within the last three years)Scans of representative concert programs (upload in a single PDF document)List of three references (including contact information and title)Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring)Position InformationWorking Title:
School of Music: Director of BandsScope of Job:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music seeks an accomplished Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty member to serve as Director of Bands, working collaboratively with the School of Music faculty to promote and advance the University Band program. The successful candidate will provide a strong artistic vision, leadership, and mentorship for the students within the program. The start date for this appointment is Fall 2025.Key Responsibilities:Conducting one or more concert band ensembles, including the Wind Orchestra.Teaching classes in instrumental conducting, wind band literature, and/or other courses related to the successful candidate’s expertise.Contributing scholarly research and/or creative activity at local, state-wide, and national levels.Maintaining a public presence within the community and fostering positive relationships with area band directors.Engaging in service activities at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.Collaborating with the Director of Athletic Bands in a team approach to overall band area leadership.Assisting with athletic bands when necessary.Minimum Qualifications:Earned doctorate in a relevant field of music from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment (August 2025).Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:Documented experience in the area of university ensembles and demonstrated success in college-level teaching.Preferred Qualifications:The ability to contribute skills in teaching, research, and service consistent with the expectations of UTRGV and the School of Music.Experience teaching courses and/or conducting ensembles full-time at the university level or equivalent experience in full-time professional music ensembles.Demonstrated ability to connect with regional band program directors and students.Experience with developing and implementing systematic recruitment activities.Established profile as a performing artist/conductor or demonstrated potential to develop a national level profile as a performing artist/conductor.Salary:
Commensurate with Qualifications and ExperienceDesired Start Date:
09/01/2025EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.Open Date:
09/13/2024Close Date:
11/15/2024Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. This position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
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Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2nd FloorEdinburg, TX 78539Contact InformationEdinburg: (956) 665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Faculty Recruitment Contacts:College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.eduRobert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.eduTo apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.Special Instructions Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. Please ensure that you omit the following confidential information prior to submission: Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Gender, Ethnicity/Race. Human Resources will forward your application to the department as per your submission.To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.eduFor your application to be properly reviewed and considered, the committee requests the following documents:Application onlineLetter of interestCurriculum vitaeVideo of both rehearsal and performance (recorded within the last three years)Scans of representative concert programs (upload in a single PDF document)List of three references (including contact information and title)Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring)Position InformationWorking Title:
School of Music: Director of BandsScope of Job:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music seeks an accomplished Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty member to serve as Director of Bands, working collaboratively with the School of Music faculty to promote and advance the University Band program. The successful candidate will provide a strong artistic vision, leadership, and mentorship for the students within the program. The start date for this appointment is Fall 2025.Key Responsibilities:Conducting one or more concert band ensembles, including the Wind Orchestra.Teaching classes in instrumental conducting, wind band literature, and/or other courses related to the successful candidate’s expertise.Contributing scholarly research and/or creative activity at local, state-wide, and national levels.Maintaining a public presence within the community and fostering positive relationships with area band directors.Engaging in service activities at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.Collaborating with the Director of Athletic Bands in a team approach to overall band area leadership.Assisting with athletic bands when necessary.Minimum Qualifications:Earned doctorate in a relevant field of music from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment (August 2025).Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:Documented experience in the area of university ensembles and demonstrated success in college-level teaching.Preferred Qualifications:The ability to contribute skills in teaching, research, and service consistent with the expectations of UTRGV and the School of Music.Experience teaching courses and/or conducting ensembles full-time at the university level or equivalent experience in full-time professional music ensembles.Demonstrated ability to connect with regional band program directors and students.Experience with developing and implementing systematic recruitment activities.Established profile as a performing artist/conductor or demonstrated potential to develop a national level profile as a performing artist/conductor.Salary:
Commensurate with Qualifications and ExperienceDesired Start Date:
09/01/2025EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.Open Date:
09/13/2024Close Date:
11/15/2024Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. This position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
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