Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor of Music (Marching Band Director)
Position Number: 82401T
Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters / Department of Music
Institution: University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i
Date Posted: April 23, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins May 8, 2024
Salary Information: salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 11-Month
Tenure Track: No
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Temp./Permanent: Temporary
Full-time, 11-month, non-tenure track, one-year position, to begin July 1, 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funds. The University of Hawai'i at Manoa offers B.A., B.M., B.Ed., M.A., M.M., and Ph.D. degrees in music.
Duties:
Teach music courses based on the needs of the department
Direct the Rainbow Warrior Marching Band
In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Bands, and under the supervision of the Director of Bands, administer the entire Athletic Band program, including
show development & design
coordination & oversight of all associated band staff
coordination with UH Athletics
recruiting and outreach activities
Conduct a concert band in the fall and spring semesters
Serve on department committees as assigned
Advise undergraduate
Provide service to the department, university, community, and field;
Other duties assigned by the Department Chair
Minimum qualifications:
Instructor:
Either: (a) Masters degree in music or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing; or (b) Bachelor’s degree in music or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing and three years of teaching experience in a high school or university setting;
Demonstrated success in teaching, conducting, and leadership of marching and concert bands at the collegiate and/or high school level.
Assistant Professor:
Earned doctorate in music or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (ABD will be considered; all requirements for doctoral degree must be completed by July 2024);
Demonstrated success in teaching, conducting, and leadership of marching and concert bands at the collegiate and/or high school level.
Desirable qualifications:
Demonstrated success in drill writing and arranging
Demonstrated success in recruitment and development of a collegiate or high school band program
Demonstrated ability to teach music education courses (e.g., woodwind/brass/percussion methods and marching band techniques)
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button at the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents:
Cover letter describing experience and qualifications
Curriculum vitae, including names and contact information of professional references
Three recent letters of recommendation from professional references
Academic transcripts showing highest degree received (copies are acceptable but official transcripts are required at the time of hire)
Links to rehearsal and performance videos of marching and concert bands
Inquiries: Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman, Marching Band Director Search Committee Chair, (808) 956-2169, jboeckma@hawaii.edu
Review of materials will begin on May 8, 2024 and continue until filled.
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