Description
The Assistant Director of Bands reports to the Director of Bands, assists with administrative duties, and shares in the rehearsal and conducting of the University’s instrumental ensembles.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Bands in administrative duties (i.e. submitting/filing paperwork, requisitions, travel planning, inventory, grading, etc).
- Conduct the UWA Concert Band (second concert ensemble).
- Conduct the UWA Side Court Pep Band (basketball pep band) or LU Jazz Band depending on the area of expertise.
- Assist in rehearsing and conducting other university instrumental ensembles (West Alabama Marching Band, UWA Wind Ensemble, chamber ensembles).
- Develop relationships with secondary school band directors throughout the state and region.
- Actively recruit students to The University of West Alabama Band Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Bands and university administration.
- Coordinate honor bands and other UWA Bands’ events.
- Manage or assist with all social media presence for the UWA Band Program.
- Teach individual lessons when necessary.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in conducting/music education or related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience directing marching and concert ensembles.
- Experience arranging music and/or designing drill.
- Attention to detail.
- Punctuality.
- Ability to use/learn computer software (Sibelius, Pyware, Google Workspace, etc).
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, athletic department, and university administration.
Desired Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of teaching experience at the secondary and/or collegiate level.
- Experience using social media to promote and engage college students in retention-related activities.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Experience directing jazz ensembles.
Application Instructions
To Apply: When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover letter.
- A current résumé.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.