Visiting Assistant Professor / Assistant Director of Bands

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

College of Arts & Sciences

Music Division

The Music Division of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Assistant Director of Bands (one year appointment). We seek a collaborative music educator who will assist with all aspects of the UTC band program and work with our music faculty as an instrumental music education specialist.

Requirements: Collaborate with the Director of Bands on all musical and administrative aspects of the UTC Band Program, including recruitment; Assist Director of Bands with the Marching Band; Conduct Pep Band; Serve as Associate Conductor of the UTC Wind Ensemble . Teach instrumental music education methods courses. Additional teaching assignments based on area of expertise and experience.

Qualifications: Master's degree required in music education; doctorate preferred. Candidates must clearly demonstrate a successful track record in leading marching and concert bands at the K-12 level, with teaching experience at the university level desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate success as an instrumental music director and teacher who is skilled in the organizational aspects of a university band program.

Employment Date: August 1, 2022

Salary: $54,000- $56,000

To apply, please include the following materials combined in a single PDF.

• A cover letter describing professional background and interest in the position (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Diversity statement that details the candidate’s contributions toward supporting historically marginalized groups and creating a supportive learning environment (1 page)
• Teaching philosophy (1 page)

Candidates advancing to the second round may be asked to submit video recordings of marching band and concert band performances and/or rehearsals.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the Department

The Music Division at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has 24 faculty members and is approaching 100 majors pursuing degrees in performance, music education, music therapy and composition. UTC is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Division is housed in the newly renovated (2020) Fine Arts Center and Cadek Hall. The Fine Arts Center is home to the 500-seat Roland Hayes Concert Hall and the UTC Bands rehearsal space and offices.

About the University

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largest school in the University of Tennessee System, serving a diverse student body of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five academic colleges. UTC offers a unique blend of private and public-school traditions and is a driving force for achieving excellence, embracing diversity, inspiring positive change, and enriching the community. The UTC commitment-each and every day-is to earn the trust and confidence of those we serve. Our goal is to make a difference in our community and the lives of our students.

Chattanooga is the fourth largest city in the state, and is a two-hour drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, and Birmingham. The UTC campus, covering over 100 acres, is situated near downtown Chattanooga, whose population is approaching 500,000 residents.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADEA institution. All qualified application will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.

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