Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: School of Music / 0-2402-000

College/Division: College Design, Art & Performance

Salary Plan: Permanent

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The School of Music at the University of South Florida is searching for a creative and collaborative individual to serve as the Instructor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands. This is a 9-month, full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction position, which contributes to the teaching and service missions of the University of South Florida. Anticipated start date is August 2025 or earlier depending on the availability of the successful candidate and the needs of the school.

DUTIES:

Primary responsibilities for the position will include (1) teaching courses in music education and conducting, (2) assisting with administrative, teaching, and creative aspects of the USF Band Program, (3) directing the Concert Band, and (4) supervising student teacher field experience. Additional responsibilities will include running "Symphonic Celebrations", an annual middle school band festival. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active student recruiting schedule, serve on committees, and perform other appropriate university and professional service.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate (PhD, DMA, etc.) in music, four years band directing experience at the secondary school level (including marching and concert ensembles).

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated involvement with contemporary trends in concert bands and music education including learner-centered pedagogical concepts. Evidence of administrative and program development skills. The ideal candidate has a record of excellent teaching at the university level, demonstrated examples of collaboration with colleagues, documented evidence of artistic conducting, and digital recording, mixing, and producing proficiencies. Candidates with diverse musical backgrounds and musical interests are encouraged to apply.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38091

Posting Date: 10/24/2024

Posting End Date: 04/22/2024

How To Apply

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Interested and qualified candidates must search for Job Opening ID#38091 and complete the University's online application at www.usf.edu/work-at-usf. IMPORTANT! The following items must be uploaded in one attachment; 1) A cover letter that addresses minimum/preferred qualifications and duties, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) links to 20 minutes of videos that include recent rehearsal and performance footage of your conducting, and any teaching involving learner-centered pedagogy. Additionally, please have 3 confidential written references sent to musicsearch@usf.edu, using subject line "Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands."

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Work Location

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About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact?global research university dedicated to student success.?Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities.?USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in ?nearly 40 ?years to be invited to ? join the Association of American Universities (AAU) , a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada.

With 88 new U.S. utility patents granted in 2023, USF is 14th among American public research universities and 34th among all universities worldwide in generating new patents. The ranking places USF as a leader among the more than 1,000 academic institutions generating new, novel and useful inventions granted intellectual property protection from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

About the College

The College of Design, Art & Performance offers a wide array of classes ranging from arts electives available to the entire USF student population to highly specialized courses for majors in each of our disciplines, as well as a doctoral level program in music education. College of Design, Art & Performance is also ambitious in its size and scope, with four separate schools, nearly a dozen different degree programs, two concert halls, three theatres, a professional museum, a student art gallery, a digital media lab, a new Music Building, and Graphicstudio-which is renowned throughout the nation and the world.

For our community, the College annually presents approximately 400 public performances, exhibitions, lectures, plays, shows, concerts, workshops and more - by our students and faculty as well as by nationally and internationally recognized artists, scholars, and performers.

About the School of Music

The USF School of Music is a leader for innovation and transformation. Our curricula are forward thinking and focused on the needs of students, in one of the most artistically active areas in Florida. There are many incentives that attract music students to USF, including distinguished artist faculty, splendid ensembles that perform regularly at state, regional and national music events, an innovative and forward looking music education program, an exceptional jazz studies program, a commercial music program that is focused on musics of today, and an environment that boasts a wide range of excellent cultural activities. For every music student, listening, learning and performance opportunities abound! USF graduates may be found in leading graduate schools, professional ensembles and prominent teaching and administrative positions throughout the state and nation.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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