Director of Bands & Music Instructor

Kilgore College • Kilgore, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kilgore College offers a strong collegiate music program with several unique course offerings and performing ensembles including KC Chorale, KC Connection (Choir), Wind Symphony, Marching Band, Chamber Ensembles (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Piano), Big Band Jazz Ensemble and Steel Band in a department with approximately 250 students regularly enrolled in music courses. Preparation for several major concerts and solo and ensemble festivals and auditions occurs year-round. This is an 11-month faculty position.

Requirements

• At least one of the following credentials from an accredited institution of higher education: A master’s degree in Music A master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in music with major emphasis in instrumental conducting, performance, music education, or related discipline A bachelor’s degree in music with significant teaching and performance experience
• Experience coordinating with and accompanying drill teams
• Demonstrated success working with diverse populations
• Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills
• The ability to provide quality customer service
• The ability to develop strong relationships and recruiting pipelines with area high school bands and their directors

Nice To Haves

• Professional Performing Experience and Focus
• Team Teaching capability and experience in the college environment preferred
• Secondary Level Teaching Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the Kilgore College Marching Band, the flagship instrumental ensemble of Kilgore College
• Coordinate show selection, march and drill design, music arrangements, and licensing
• Work closely with Kilgore College Athletics, the Rangerettes, and Twirlers to coordinate game days
• Conduct all administrative duties for the Band
• Recruit and engage current and future students to become members of the Kilgore College Bands
• Supervise student leadership team, including drum majors and others for logistical operation
• Audition and advise band students
• Teach, conduct, and develop other college instrumental ensembles
• Organize and maintain the band music library
• Coordinate and organize the distribution of uniforms for band students
• Manage inventory, repair and provide maintenance of all band instruments and equipment
• Schedule and operate a band camp for KC band members
• Create various programs for engagement with the Kilgore community and East Texas region
• May be required to teach other music courses based on department needs and faculty expertise, including applied lessons, music appreciation, music theory and aural skills

Benefits

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.

What This Job Offers

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