Interim Director, University Wind Ensemble

Interim Director, University Wind Ensemble

Posting Number: R0003649
Location: Salem Campus

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Position Summary:
This is a short-term position, renewable for the 2022-23 academic year, the successful candidate for which will direct the Music Department's student Wind Ensemble.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conduct 3 hours of rehearsal per week for 14 weeks per semester. Times and lengths of rehearsals to be negotiated.
  
• Participate in auditions at the beginning of the fall semester (~4 hours).
  
• Prepare the wind ensemble for 1-2 concerts per semester. (Collaborations with other ensembles are both possible and welcome.)
  

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced degree in Music (Masters or Doctorate)



Typical Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, various hours. Some evening performances.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Typical work is performed indoors in a normal office environment. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting musical instruments may be required.

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
  
• Current Resume
  
• List of 3 references
  

In addition, please send 2-3 short recordings of ensemble performances (with or without video) to mduerkse@willamette.edu.


​Incomplete applications will not be considered.


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