Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands

Position Information

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours



Salary

Commensurate with Experience



Hiring Department

School of Performing Arts- Department of Music



Required Application Materials

Please send a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts of all degrees, three letters of recommendation, and a separate page with hyperlinks to video recordings of recent examples of ensemble conducting and (if applicable) solo performances. Recordings should be within the last three years. Combine all items into a single PDF and submit. If confidential, recommendation letters may be emailed under separate cover to the search committee chair.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
  
  
  
  If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
  
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  Conduct and coordinate all aspects of the University concert bands. Take a leading role in student recruitment efforts and foster relationships within regional, state, and national band communities through school visits, workshop presentations, and guest conducting. Collaborate with and assist direction of the Pep Band.
  
  Priority application deadline is Monday, November 18th, 2024, but review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
  
  
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  
  Duties include, but are not limited to:
  

• Teaching courses in music education, applied lessons, additional ensembles, and/or other classroom teaching.
• Actively participate in student advising, and service activities within the University and School of Performing Arts.
• Candidate will also maintain a strong agenda of performance and scholarly activities towards tenure and promotion.

Required Qualifications

• D.M.A. or PhD in Conducting, Music Education, or Instrumental Performance (ABD also considered)
• Evidence of significant conducting, teaching, and performance experience
• Demonstrated ability to recruit student
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and interest working in a collegial and mutually supportive environment

Other Information

Please direct any questions to: Dr. Jeremy McBain, Re: Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Search Committee; University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Blvd. - FAC 2211, Tyler, TX, 75799. Email: jmcbain@uttyler.edu. Phone 903-565-5894; FAX 903- 566-7483.



About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.






To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=12693&PostingSeq=1

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