Description

Rank: Assistant Professor, Full-time (9 month), 5-year Ranked Renewable Term

The University of Oklahoma Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts School of Music seeks an Assistant Director of Concert Bands at the Assistant Professor rank to join a band program long known for its vibrant and comprehensive ensemble offerings and undergraduate and graduate conducting curriculum.

Responsibilities

Conduct the OU Symphony Band and teach undergraduate conducting courses and other undergraduate courses and ensembles according to the needs of the school and the candidate's abilities.
Teach graduate conducting lessons, special topics, and collaborate with the graduate conducting seminar and conducting lab; guide graduate-level research and serve on committees as deemed appropriate by the SOM.
Assist in coordinating recruitment and outreach activities. Actively connect with regional secondary school educators.
Engage in an active research, creative activity, and conducting agenda.
Participate in School, College, University, and professional service.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in Music (Instrumental Conducting or Music Education); ABD considered if terminal degree is earned by August 1, 2027. Demonstrated success in artistic conducting, teaching, and performing at the collegiate and/or secondary level.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in all facets of an active university band program, e.g. concert bands, athletic bands, applicable administrative experience
Demonstrated successful public school instrumental teaching experience at the secondary level
Evidence of success in teaching undergraduate and graduate conducting
Ability and demonstrated experience teaching/conducting in another area of the curriculum such as new music ensemble, music education, world music, etc.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with immediate colleagues as well as secondary school music educators
Demonstrated success in recruiting
Record of creative/scholarly accomplishments, as demonstrated through regional, national, and/or international presentations at music conferences, performances, master classes, recordings, publications, and/or professional leadership
Experience guiding creative activity at the graduate level

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials at apply.interfolio.com/195413:

A letter of application addressing how you meet the required and desired qualifications
A complete curriculum vita
A video portfolio including:
- a video recording or digital link of rehearsal footage with bands and/or chamber ensembles (minimum of 20 minutes in length),
- a video recording or digital link of performance footage with bands and/or chamber ensembles (minimum of 20 minutes in length),
3 sample programs you have conducted
A list of 3-5 current references of people who can speak knowledgeably about your teaching and conducting

Letters of application should be addressed to:

Dr. Caroline Hand, Chair
Assistant Director of Concert Bands Search Committee
University of Oklahoma School of Music
500 West Boyd
Norman, OK 73019

Additional Inquiries can be made by emailing Dr. Caroline Hand at: cehand@ou.edu

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Assistant Director of Concert Bands