Lecturer and Assistant Band Director

About the role

This a 50/50 position where the faculty member would be expected to teach 6 credits of Music or Humanities courses each semester, (totaling 12 per year) and assists in day to day management of the Fayetteville State Bands.

Responsibilities

• Teaching areas include, but not limited to, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, applied private instruction, Choir, Vocal Ensembles, and other courses based on credentials.
• Performance responsibilities include student recitals, concerts and musical support for theatre productions.
• The instructor will be responsible for the development and documentation of instructional outcomes;
• will provide a positive learning environment;
• will maintain and enhance teaching and learning excellence through ongoing professional development;
• recruit students for the music program and will maintain student success and retention through academic advisement.
• In addition to the Lecturing requirement, this position will assist the Director of Bands with coordination of all aspects of the University Band program and ensembles (marching band, pep band, concert band, symphonic band, and wind symphony) in rehearsals and field instructions.
• The position will also assist with student recruitment, arranging, conducting students and consistent communication of band conduct standards to all band members.

Requirements

• This position requires a Master’s degree in Music or a related field and Demonstrated musical ability as a conductor of marching, concert, and pep bands.
• Successful teaching and conducting experience at the secondary or collegiate level is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge skills and abilities:
• Preferred Qualifications: