Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands)

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Position Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Music degree required. Master's degree in music with significant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the doctorate.
• History as an artist conductor with a strong commitment to education.
• All School of Music faculty members are expected to maintain a record of service and creative/scholarly productivity that indicates continuing growth of national and international visibility.
• The applicant must work cooperatively in a dynamic environment and be committed to undergraduate education and student success.
• Sam Houston State University verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Texas secondary music education is desirable, and experience at both the secondary and university levels is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct the University Wind Ensemble.
• Teach graduate courses and undergraduate classes such as music education, conducting, and others as needed by the School of Music and according to the candidate's strengths and experience.
• Work collaboratively with the team of band directors in the overall administration of the university band program.
• Collaborate with the music education faculty to build and maintain a productive relationship with public school music programs.
• Recruit students for the School of Music.
• Assist with The Center for Music Education's professional development workshops and the Master of Arts in Band Studies summer program.

Benefits

• superior benefit package
• competitive salaries
• flexible work environment fostering work/life balance
• programs that support a healthy work-life balance
• professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees