Assistant Director of Bands

East Texas A&M University • Commerce, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Music at East Texas A&M is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Director of Bands. This is a twelve-month appointment that will serve in a staff member position. The School of Music at East Texas A&M serves approximately 250 music majors in the instrumental, vocal, and keyboard divisions. The University is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music to offer baccalaureate and master's degrees in music education and performance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music. The School of Music offers graduate assistantships and substantial undergraduate scholarships for vocal, instrumental, and keyboard students. The School of Music resides in a $30 million music building completed in 2010 containing state-of-the-art recital and concert halls, studios, rehearsal halls, and teaching areas. The band program includes three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, and Marching and Basketball Bands. The Marching Band performs at all home games as well as exhibitions at marching contests such as the Texas State UIL Marching Band Contest and Bands of America Regionals and Grand Nationals Marching Festival. The Wind Ensemble has performed at both regional and national College Band Directors National Association Conferences as well as the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention, most recently in 2018. The Wind Ensemble is also actively involved in commissioning and premiering new works from the nation’s leading composers. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Music or related master’s degree with 18-hours in field/subject area
• 1 year of related work experience as an Assistant, Associate, or Director of Bands, or as a Student Worker or Leader in college. Part time work, student employment, graduate assistantships and internships are acceptable and count as half time.
• Ability to multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in classroom, rehearsal, and performance settings.
• Ability to stand or move for extended periods; and perform repetitive motions associated with conducting, instruction, and administrative tasks.
• Ability to assist with the setup, transport, and movement of musical equipment and materials.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel as needed for performances, camps, recruiting activities, and university events.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Conducting or Music Education
• 5 years of related work experience as a Director of Bands or Associate/Assistant Director of Bands
• Public School experience
• Experience with Social Media, promotion, publicity

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Director of Bands with the Pride Marching Band
• Conduct the Concert Band
• Teach Undergraduate Conducting
• Teach Additional Courses and Ensembles based upon the candidate’s area of expertise
• Assist with the Summer Camp Program
• Assist the Director of Bands with administration and coordination of auditions and events of the overall band program
• Assist the Instrumental Division and School of Music with recruiting events, scholarships, and new-student communication
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level