Director, Husky Sports Band, State Univ Adjunct Unit
About The Position
St. Cloud State University is seeking applications for Director of Husky Sports Band. The Department of the Arts is seeking an adjunct instructor to lead the Husky Sports Band (HSB) and serve as its Director. In this role, the qualified person will plan, organize, inspire, and conduct the HSB for various SCSU athletic events throughout the fall and spring semesters each academic year, as well as fulfill administrative needs for the ensemble and its activities. Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1844 per credit. The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in music or music education
- Basic conducting skills
- Experience directing large ensembles including athletic bands
- 3 years of teaching high school or at the college-level
- Knowledge or willingness to work with Athletics
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Evidence of the ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds
- successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
Nice To Haves
- DA, DMA or PhD
- Previous College/University teaching experience
Responsibilities
- plan, organize, inspire, and conduct the HSB for various SCSU athletic events throughout the fall and spring semesters each academic year
- fulfill administrative needs for the ensemble and its activities
- coordination with the Athletic Department
- managing and maintaining instrument inventory
- supervision and mentorship of student leadership in HSB
- responsible for recruitment and retention of students in HSB
- maintain the positive reputation of HSB at SCSU
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
