Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands

Sul Ross State University•Del Rio, TX

About The Position

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Sul Ross State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands for a full-time, tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate will direct the concert and pep bands; teach applied brass, woodwind, and/or percussion lessons; and teach additional courses as determined by departmental needs and the candidate’s strengths. Potential courses include music theory, music history, ear training, instrumental education, and music appreciation. The position also involves recruiting, advising, service to the University and community, shared administrative and recruitment tasks, and participation on departmental and/or college-wide committees. The Department seeks a dynamic, collaborative candidate who stays current with developments in music, inspires non-majors to pursue music study, and is interested in building partnerships with local and regional musicians and performing arts organizations. The successful candidate should be able to create inclusive, engaging learning environments for a diverse student body. Experience working with first-generation students is highly desirable. The candidate will join a program and department undertaking a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation of current fine arts facilities. The Sul Ross Music Program is actively involved in TMEA. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, three references, a 15-to-20-minute video sample of a band rehearsal, and a 15-to-20-minute video sample of a band concert. Applicants should include a website link in the cover letter, preferably, or submit materials through the provided Dropbox request if necessary. This position is classified as security-sensitive and is subject to criminal history record review under the cited Texas statutes. The employee is responsible for personal safety and the safety of others and must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits. Texas law requires a 60-day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. Sul Ross State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits retaliation for opposing or reporting discriminatory practices.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in music by the time of appointment; ABD candidates will be considered.
Submit a cover letter, CV, and three references.
Submit a 15-to-20-minute video sample of a band rehearsal and a 15-to-20-minute video sample of a band concert.
Include a website link in the cover letter, preferably, or provide the materials through the specified Dropbox request if necessary.
Subject to criminal history record review because the position is classified as security-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with first-generation students is highly desirable.
Collaborative approach and strong interest in developing active partnerships with local and regional musicians and performing arts organizations.
Ability to inspire non-majors to pursue a major or minor in Music.

Responsibilities

Direct the concert and pep bands.
Teach applied brass, woodwind, and/or percussion lessons.
Teach additional courses as needed based on departmental needs and candidate strengths; possible courses include music theory, music history, ear training, instrumental education courses, and music appreciation.
Participate actively in recruiting and advising.
Provide service to the University and community.
Contribute to shared administrative and recruitment tasks.
Participate actively in departmental and/or college-wide committees.
Develop active partnerships with local and regional musicians and performing arts organizations.
Maintain awareness of the latest developments in the music world and encourage non-majors to pursue a major or minor in Music.
Create inclusive and engaging learning environments for a diverse student body.
Exercise due caution and practice safe work habits to protect personal and others’ safety.