Assistant Director of Bands / Assistant Director Athletic Bands

MM in Conducting or Music Education required. D.M.A. or PhD in
Conducting or Music Education preferred (ABD also considered)

• Demonstrated success in conducting, rehearsing, and performing with concert
bands.

• Successful experience with marching bands (collegiate preferred), including
experience with drill writing and/or arranging.

• Evidence of success in program administration, recruiting and retention, event
planning, fiscal/inventory management.

• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching at the high school or collegiate level.

• Evidence of professional integrity and effective leadership experience.

• Positive trajectory of scholarly and creative research activity.

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The University of Kentucky seeks an Assistant Director of Bands / Assistant Director of Athletic Bands who will help expand the prominence of a nationally recognized university band program. The Assistant Director of Bands/ Assistant Director of Athletic Bands will conduct the UK Concert Band, assist with directing the University of Kentucky “Wildcat Marching Band” and UK Pep Bands, assist with recruiting, serve as coordinator of special events for the UK Bands program, and teach in related areas as assigned. Other duties could possibly include drill writing/arranging selections for athletic bands.

Candidates should demonstrate a successful record of recruitment, teaching, administration, professional integrity, and leadership. The Assistant Director of Bands will assist the Director of Bands and Associate Director of Bands with program administration including event planning, fiscal planning, inventory management, and other areas within the UK Bands program and School of Music. This includes collaboration with members of the UK Bands staff (including Graduate Teaching Assistants), UK School of Music faculty and administration, and UK Athletics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain positive relationships with secondary school band directors throughout the region that lead to excellent recruitment and retention of students within the UK School of Music and UK Bands.

When prompted in the employment system, applicants will submit the following
materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications specific to this position

• Curriculum vitae

• Specific Request 1 – Links to unedited representative conducting materials – rehearsal conductor view 5 – 10 minutes and performance conductor view video maximum 10 minutes

• Specific Request 2 – Links to representative drill writing or music arrangements – performance video of drill or music and drill/music documents (this could include scores or drill charts).
Include the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the

application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters immediately within
the employment system.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The School of Music offers baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in music performance, music education, musicology/ethnomusicology, and theory/composition, as well as a master’s degree in music therapy. The school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The University of Kentucky, College of Fine Arts thrives because we serve and honor individuals and communities with unique and distinct voices that embrace broad approaches to creative practice. The college welcomes all, seeking to make the arts both approachable and accessible, valuing the broadest possible range of experiences and perspectives, recognizing the personal and community benefits of belonging, and leveraging the unique power of the arts to bring people together while seeking to acknowledge, address, and rectify, inequality and access limitations. Artists and scholars
with a broad range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, we pledge to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed and valued, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging in a strong artistic and academic community. Visit our website at: http://finearts.uky.edu

Employment at UK comes with various benefits that focus on the total well-being and career development and leadership striving to provide a strong and healthy work-life integration. The University generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a
national background check and/or drug screen.

Applications received by January 10th will be assured full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.