INSTRUCTOR MUSIC / DIRECTOR OF MARCHING BAND - OCEAN
- Employer
- Texas Southern University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 11, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Music, Other Arts, Performing Arts, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Security Sensitive Position? Yes Hours of Work TBA
Position Details
Posting Number TSU202388 Official TSU Title INSTRUCTOR MUSIC / DIRECTOR OF MARCHING BAND - OCEAN Grant Title N/A Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
Under general supervision teaches undergraduate Applied, Band and/or other music courses in the Department of Music at Texas Southern University. Organizes, schedules, and directs all assigned band activities/performances and travel; oversees area budget; recruit students.
Essential Duties Summary
• Teaches courses in the Music Department.
• Submits student progress reports, midterm grades, attendance reports, and final grades on time.
• Collects and reports data required for the Music Department Assessment and Strategic Plan.
• Attends required/mandatory university, college, and departmental meetings.
• Functions as an important part of the Music Department team through delivery of a set curriculum, identifying at-risk students and campus resources to address barriers to student success, and exercising compliance with university, college, and departmental policies.
• Coordinates marching band performances at on and off-campus activities and events.
• Student recruitment.
• Fundraising.
• Supervision of marching band staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range $48,273.00 - $60,341.00 Education
Master’s degree or higher in music or related field.
Required Licensing/Certification
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Cost-effective programming techniques/practices to ensure funds are managed wisely.
• Successful fundraising activities.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
• Developing and implementing plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Planning and using appropriate instructional and learning pedagogy, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conducting ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Creating an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Applying and enforcing student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompanying and supervising students on out-of-town trips.
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Successful inventory management to ensure security of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
Ability to:
• Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band director(s).
• Build a team and foster effective leadership.
• Contribute to and enhance the instructional and curricular practices.
• Work one-on-one with students to guide music performance mastery.
• Work with a diverse student and faculty population.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of university/college-level teaching, and marching band oversight.
Preferred:
• Individual should be a strong leader in music and the marching arts with excellent skills in conducting, marching, choreography, and performance.
• Experience with HBCU marching band culture.
• Experience composing, arranging music, creating marching drills and creating successful performances and showcases.
• Experience working with industry-standard music technology.
• Demonstrated success in recruitment, retention and graduation for marching band students.
• Experience in budget management as well as seeking and securing funds for the development of program.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with various community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience building structure and professionalism within marching program.
• Plan performance schedule, select music, rehearse and train musicians, lead performances.
• Developing strong relationships with TSU Ocean of Soul Alumni.
• Develop strong rapport with students and promote positive and professional learning environment.
Working/Environmental Conditions
Greater than 50% travel during the academic year as needed to achieve Marching Band goals.
Prolonged standing and/or walking.
Using or carrying equipment.
Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary)
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures
Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants. Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Security Sensitive Position? Yes Hours of Work TBA
Position Details
Posting Number TSU202388 Official TSU Title INSTRUCTOR MUSIC / DIRECTOR OF MARCHING BAND - OCEAN Grant Title N/A Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
Under general supervision teaches undergraduate Applied, Band and/or other music courses in the Department of Music at Texas Southern University. Organizes, schedules, and directs all assigned band activities/performances and travel; oversees area budget; recruit students.
Essential Duties Summary
• Teaches courses in the Music Department.
• Submits student progress reports, midterm grades, attendance reports, and final grades on time.
• Collects and reports data required for the Music Department Assessment and Strategic Plan.
• Attends required/mandatory university, college, and departmental meetings.
• Functions as an important part of the Music Department team through delivery of a set curriculum, identifying at-risk students and campus resources to address barriers to student success, and exercising compliance with university, college, and departmental policies.
• Coordinates marching band performances at on and off-campus activities and events.
• Student recruitment.
• Fundraising.
• Supervision of marching band staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range $48,273.00 - $60,341.00 Education
Master’s degree or higher in music or related field.
Required Licensing/Certification
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Cost-effective programming techniques/practices to ensure funds are managed wisely.
• Successful fundraising activities.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
• Developing and implementing plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Planning and using appropriate instructional and learning pedagogy, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conducting ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Creating an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Applying and enforcing student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompanying and supervising students on out-of-town trips.
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Successful inventory management to ensure security of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
Ability to:
• Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band director(s).
• Build a team and foster effective leadership.
• Contribute to and enhance the instructional and curricular practices.
• Work one-on-one with students to guide music performance mastery.
• Work with a diverse student and faculty population.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of university/college-level teaching, and marching band oversight.
Preferred:
• Individual should be a strong leader in music and the marching arts with excellent skills in conducting, marching, choreography, and performance.
• Experience with HBCU marching band culture.
• Experience composing, arranging music, creating marching drills and creating successful performances and showcases.
• Experience working with industry-standard music technology.
• Demonstrated success in recruitment, retention and graduation for marching band students.
• Experience in budget management as well as seeking and securing funds for the development of program.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with various community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience building structure and professionalism within marching program.
• Plan performance schedule, select music, rehearse and train musicians, lead performances.
• Developing strong relationships with TSU Ocean of Soul Alumni.
• Develop strong rapport with students and promote positive and professional learning environment.
Working/Environmental Conditions
Greater than 50% travel during the academic year as needed to achieve Marching Band goals.
Prolonged standing and/or walking.
Using or carrying equipment.
Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary)
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures
Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants. Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's degree or higher in Music or a related
field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with HBCU marching band culture?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience composing, arranging music, creating
marching drills and creating successful performances and showcases?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of
university/college-level teaching, and marching band oversight?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience working with industry-standard music
technology?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Official Transcripts
- Other Document
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
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