What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Bands/Assistant Director of Athletic Bands position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus.
The School of Music at Western Carolina University seeks a dynamic Assistant Director of Bands/ Assistant Director of Athletic Bands who will help expand the prominence of a nationally recognized university band program. This is a 12-months per year fixed-term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been identified for hire.
The Assistant Director of Bands/ Assistant Director of Athletic Bands will conduct an auditioned concert band, teach conducting courses, and assist with directing the Western Carolina University “Pride of the Mountains Marching Band” and other athletic band units as needed. Additional duties include recruiting and coordinating special events for the WCU band program. Other teaching responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate to the candidate’s strengths and the school’s needs, as determined by the Director of the School of Music.
The School of Music at Western Carolina University seeks a dynamic Assistant Director of Bands/ Assistant Director of Athletic Bands who will help expand the prominence of a nationally recognized university band program. This is a 12-months per year fixed-term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been identified for hire.
The Assistant Director of Bands/ Assistant Director of Athletic Bands will conduct an auditioned concert band, teach conducting courses, and assist with directing the Western Carolina University “Pride of the Mountains Marching Band” and other athletic band units as needed. Additional duties include recruiting and coordinating special events for the WCU band program. Other teaching responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate to the candidate’s strengths and the school’s needs, as determined by the Director of the School of Music.
Carnegie statement
WCU embraces its role as a community-engaged university designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and has adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship to support its commitment to integrated learning and the scholarship of engagement. Potential candidates who demonstrate a commitment to community engagement through teaching, service, and scholarship are highly encourage to apply.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in music is required with a minimum of two years of leadership experience in a secondary or collegiate band program.
Preferred Qualifications
Earned doctorate in music. Five years of successful conducting and teaching at the collegiate level; evidence of success in program administration, recruiting and retention, event planning, and fiscal/inventory management; and successful experience with collegiate marching bands.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
02/24/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for the position, candidates must apply online. For best consideration, please apply by March 14, 2025.
Please attach the following:
Please attach the following:
- Letter of application that addresses the applicant’s vision for a comprehensive band program within a school of music at a regional university and highlights the applicant’s qualifications for the responsibilities indicated in the position summary.
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for a minimum of four current professional references familiar with the applicant’s qualifications and experience.
- Conducting course syllabus
- A document of links for the following:
- Recent video of concert band rehearsal, no more than twenty minutes in total length, of the applicant in a concert band setting demonstrating their ability as a conductor (preferably from the performer’s perspective)
- Recent video of a concert band performance, no more than twenty minutes in total length, of the applicant in a concert band setting demonstrating their ability as a conductor (preferably from the performer’s perspective)
- Recent video, no more than twenty minutes in total length, of the applicant’s marching ensemble accompanied by an explanation of the applicant’s contributions to the development of the performance.
For questions or additional information, please contact Jeananne Nichols at nicholsj@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.
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.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; 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. 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
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
