What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Education Faculty/Assistant Director of Bands position at Young Harris College?
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master's degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Professional Studies. More than 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and YHC Dual Enrollment programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Conference Carolinas.
The Department of Music at Young Harris College seeks a dynamic musician-educator to fill a full-time faculty position in Instrumental Music Education starting August 2025. Teaching responsibilities include (1) teaching music classes that match the candidate's qualifications, background, and interests as well as the needs of the Department of Music and (2) directing the Pep Band. The faculty member is expected to be proactive in recruiting outstanding students to the music program and to maintain active and collaborative relationships with public school and community band programs throughout the state of Georgia and beyond. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of musicianship, knowledge of band repertoire, the ability to teach instrumental methods courses and a strong commitment to music education. Qualifications include a master's degree in music or music education, public school teaching experience and a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts undergraduate curriculum; rank is negotiable relative to qualifications and experience.
Please include in your application: a cover letter, current CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and the contact information for three professional references.
To be considered in the first screening, application and supporting materials should be received by February 21, 2025. Applicants will submit their materials through https://www.yhc.edu/human-resources/employment.
Questions may be sent to Department of Music Chair Mr. Jeffrey Bauman at jbauman@yhc.edu.
Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V
Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.
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