What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Bands position at Northwest Mississippi Community College?
The Assistant Director of Bands/Music instructor is a full‐time, 10-month salaried position responsible for a variety of educational instruction in the field of instrumental music. These responsibilities involve the development and implementation of the syllabus, the achievement of student learning outcomes, the evaluation of student performance, record-keeping, and related activities. Related activities include, but are not limited to, advising, serving on various committees, coordinating with area K-12 schools and other colleges and universities, participate in recruiting and retention efforts, and participating in professional activities and organizations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist with athletic bands, conduct concert band, teach applied clarinet/saxophone, direct jazz, chamber, or other ensembles as needed. Teach music appreciation courses as needed. Responsible for band instrument and equipment inventory, including distribution and maintenance. Assist with music library. Recruiting prospective music majors as well as non-majors to perform in student ensembles. Prepare, administer, and grade periodic tests, assignments and/or program assessment data. Maintain record of student attendance as required by the Mississippi Community College Board. Answers directly to the District Director of Fine Arts Instruction on all matters except those that are band and recruiting related wherein the Director of Bands has a supervisory role
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in Music
- Teaching experience in k-12 schools (instrumental music)
- Professional performance experience as clarinetist/saxophonist
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students
PREFERRED:
- Terminal degree in Music
- Teaching experience in higher education (instrumental music)
- Experience with classroom technology
- Experience with outcome and program assessment
- Ability to use Microsoft office, Office 365, Canvas, and Outlook
OTHER RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge and support of College policies and procedures
- Must have the ability and vocabulary required to communicate with all levels of staff, faculty, students, and the public in the performance of the job
APPLICATION:
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prospective candidates must apply through the NWCC application portal and upload the following files. Applications with missing materials will not be considered for the position.
- Submit application at www.northwestms.edu
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- List of three to five professional references
- File with links to videos (three to five) of the candidate in performance (conducting concert/jazz ensembles AND performing as a soloist on their major instrument)
