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GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Swinney Conservatory of Music at Central Methodist University invites applications for a full-time Director of Bands/Professor of
Music Education position with an 11-month contract to begin in July 2024. Rank is commensurate with experience. Applicants
with a completed doctorate will be placed on the tenure track. Candidates must be committed to a career of excellence in teaching,
performing, advising, and mentoring. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2023.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organizing and rehearsing the marching and concert bands
- Teaching music education
courses and supervising student teachers - Teaching music lessons or music courses as necessary
- Advising music majors
- Organizing and leading annual marching band festival and the spring Band Tour
- Travel as necessary for recruiting and Band
Tour - Assisting CMU Admissions Staff with outreach
- Participating actively in appropriate state, regional, and national
professional organizations, as well as community groups.
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
Director of Bands supervises two student Band Fellows (work study).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Evidence of successful public-school teaching is required. Master’s degree in music or music education is required and a doctorate
is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequently stand for at least two hours consecutively.
- Operate classroom technology.
- Speak loudly and clearly enough to be understood by students.
- Demonstrate marching
techniques, instrumental playing techniques, and conducting.
OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:
This is
an 11-month position and has a required minimum of 24 hours of academic load per year. Overload can be negotiated.
Candidates should
submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources. Applications and instructions are located on the website at www.centralmethodist.edu.
Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.