Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands Job at University of South Flori

Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands (Finance)

Department: School of Music / 0-2402-000

College/Division: College Design, Art & Performance

Salary Plan: Permanent

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The School of Music at the University of South Florida is searching for a creative and collaborative individual to serve as the Instructor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands. This is a 9-month, full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction position, which contributes to the teaching and service missions of the University of South Florida. Anticipated start date is August 2025 or earlier depending on the availability of the successful candidate and the needs of the school.

DUTIES:

1. Teaching courses in music education and conducting.
2. Assisting with administrative, teaching, and creative aspects of the USF Band Program.
3. Directing the Concert Band.
4. Supervising student teacher field experience.
5. Running "Symphonic Celebrations", an annual middle school band festival.
6. Maintaining an active student recruiting schedule.
7. Serving on committees and performing other appropriate university and professional service.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate (PhD, DMA, etc.) in music, four years band directing experience at the secondary school level (including marching and concert ensembles).

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated involvement with contemporary trends in concert bands and music education including learner-centered pedagogical concepts. Evidence of administrative and program development skills. The ideal candidate has a record of excellent teaching at the university level, demonstrated examples of collaboration with colleagues, documented evidence of artistic conducting, and digital recording, mixing, and producing proficiencies. Candidates with diverse musical backgrounds and musical interests are encouraged to apply.

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38091

Posting Date: 10/24/2024

Posting End Date: 04/22/2025

*To assure full consideration, applications should be received by 11/25/2024*

How To Apply

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Interested and qualified candidates must search for Job Opening ID#38091 and complete the University's online application at www.usf.edu/work-at-usf. IMPORTANT! The following items must be uploaded in one attachment; 1) A cover letter that addresses minimum/preferred qualifications and duties, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) links to 20 minutes of videos that include recent rehearsal and performance footage of your conducting, and any teaching involving learner-centered pedagogy. Additionally, please have 3 confidential written references sent to musicsearch@usf.edu, using subject line "Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands."

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment.

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