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University of Hawaii

Associate Director of Bands, Assistant Professor of Music

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814


Description

Title: Associate Director of Bands, Assistant Professor of Music (Marching Band Director) Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters / Department of Music Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Location: Honolulu, Hawai’i Date Posted: September 18, 2024 Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins October 28, 2024 Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly Type: 11 Month Tenure Track: Yes Full/Part Time: Full Time Temp./Permanent: Permanent

Full-time, 11-month, tenure-track position, to begin July 1, 2025, pending position clearance and availability of funds. The University of Hawaii at Manoa offers B.A., B.M., B.Ed., M.A., M.M., and Ph.D. degrees in music.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct the Rainbow Warrior Marching Band

With the Assistant Director of Bands, and under the supervision of the Director of Bands, administer the entire Athletic Band program, including:

show development & design

coordination & oversight of all associated band staff

coordination with UH Athletics

recruiting and outreach activities

Conduct a concert band in the fall and spring semesters

Teach courses in the music education curriculum (e.g., instrumental methods, or marching band techniques) and/or performance ensembles (e.g., jazz ensemble, or percussion ensemble) and other areas of music according to qualifications and expertise as well as needs of the department

Serve on department committees as assigned

Advise undergraduate and graduate students

Provide service to the department, university, community, and professional field

Other duties assigned by the Department Chair

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in music from a college or university of recognized standing (ABDs will be considered, but all requirements for doctoral degree must be completed by July 2025)

Demonstrated success in teaching, conducting, and leadership of marching and concert bands at the collegiate and/or high school level

Ability to teach music education courses (e.g., woodwind/brass/percussion methods and marching band techniques)

Desirable Qualifications:

Demonstrated success in drill writing and arranging

Demonstrated success in recruitment and development of a collegiate or high school band program

Ability to teach applied instrument lessons at an advanced level

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button at the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents:

Cover letter describing experience and qualifications

Curriculum vitae, including names and contact information of professional references

Three recent letters of recommendation from professional references

Academic transcripts showing highest degree received (copies are acceptable but official transcripts required at the time of hire)

Links to rehearsal and performance videos of marching and concert bands

Inquiries:

Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman, Marching Band Director Search Committee Chair, (808) 956-2169, jboeckma@hawaii.edu

Review of materials will begin on October 28, 2024 and continue until filled.

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