Adjunct Teaching - School of Music - Assoc Director New Horizons Band; Music 235A

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Adjunct Teaching role in the School of Music, specifically as the Associate Director of the New Horizons Band and instructor for Music 235A. The New Horizons Band aims to provide opportunities for music-making in a concert band setting for individuals entering or re-entering music. The role involves teaching various instruments, conducting the band, providing administrative support, guiding student teachers, and instructing a university-level instrumental conducting course.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in music required (completed by start date).
• Experience teaching school-age band students in a school setting and/or amateur or novice adult musicians in private lessons or group settings required.
• Demonstrated excellence as an instrumental conductor.
• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• A firm commitment to the mission of the BYU New Horizons Band.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• Must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Must support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in music preferred.
• Experience teaching university or college-level instrumental conducting courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
• Conduct the New Horizons Band as assigned by the music director.
• Provide administrative and logistical support as assigned by the music director.
• Guide and help BYU music education majors assigned to teach band members.
• Teach Music 235A: Instrumental Conducting Techniques.
• Prepare course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and repertoire lists, that align with the School of Music’s learning outcomes for instrumental conducting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level