Assistant Director of Athletic Bands/Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

FAC790P

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https : / / jobs.wcu.edu / postings / 29761

Classification Title

Assistant Director

Working Title

Assistant Director of Athletic Bands / Assistant Professor - #000522

Department

School of Music

About WCU

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including :

• 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work / life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The School of Music at Western Carolina University seeks a dynamic Assistant Director of Athletic Bands to help facilitate the direction and organization of the university athletic band program, including the nationally renowned Sudler award winning Pride of the Mountains Marching Band and pep bands. Working in a close professional relationship with the Director of Athletic Bands, candidates should demonstrate the ability to work with and support POTM in a safe, student-focused, and professional manner that maintains our high-performance standards, as well as co-conduct the Cathouse Basketball Band.

This is a 12-month, on-site, leave earning, fixed term faculty assignment at the rank of Assistant Professor, with teaching responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the School of Music based on their expertise and experience. Concert band and / or other conducting responsibilities may be available depending upon qualifications. Anticipated begin date of 7 / 1 / 2025.

Carnegie statement

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year

Posting Text

Open Date

01 / 23 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please attach the following :

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. List of three professional references with full contact information

4. Unofficial Transcripts from highest degree earned

5. Link to a ten-minute rehearsal video (portfolio)

6. Link to a seven-minute performance video (other document)

For questions or additional information please contact : Matt Henley at mhenley@email.wcu.edu

Background / E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov / E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials / degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and / or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential / qualification requirements.

AA / EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

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