Assistant Professor, School of Music
Southern Nazarene University

Job Info

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Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Faculty Full-Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Description

Full-time; Faculty 11 month contract

WORK SCHEDULE

Teaching classes and leading rehearsals during the week; football games

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the director of Marching and Symphonic Bands, and to provide direction or oversight for all of the instrumental ensembles. The successful candidate would also serve the department through teaching in the School of Music, specifically courses related to instrumental music education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Direct all aspects of Marching Band
• Direct all aspects of Symphonic Band
• Teach coursework as needed in the Music Education curriculum and as needed in the School of Music
• Provide oversight for all instrumental ensembles, including, but not limited to Jazz Band, Pep Band, and Chamber Ensembles
• Provide oversight for all instrumental adjunct faculty
• Recruit music majors and non-major ensemble participants
• Advise students in the Music Education degree program
• Manage the Marching Band budget
• Coordinate band involvement at athletic events with the Athletic Director
• Provide service to the university through participation in committees
• Participation in local, regional, and national professional organizations is expected

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Master's degree in music
• Minimum of three years experience teaching music at the high school or collegiate level
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrable success teaching in higher education
• Demonstrable success in recruitment of student musicians
• Professional performance experience
• DCI Experience

Supervision Received:

• Receives supervision and work assignments from the Chair of the School of Music

Supervision Exercised:

• Responsible for the coordination of work assignments for band assistants and student employees
• Responsible for communication and coordination of instrumental adjunct instructors in cooperation with the Chair of the School of Music

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Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.

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