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Assistant Director of Bands_Woodwinds

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

Assistant Director of Bands_Woodwinds

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Position Information
Working Title Assistant Director of Bands_Woodwinds
Position Number 611109
Appointment Type Fixed Term: 1 year
FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only
Position Overview
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Central University Department of Music offers undergraduate degree programs leading toward undergraduate degrees with concentrations in performance, music education, ethnomusicology, music industry (business and industry tracks), and jazz. Additionally, NCCU is one of only two Historically Black Universities to offer a Master of Music in Jazz Studies. Student ensembles include University Choir, Sound Machine Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble and Operatorio Performance Ensemble.
Primary Purpose of Position
Assist Director of Bands with instruction and administration; teach applied instruction in woodwind instruments
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Through knowledge of university band program, including marching, athletic, and symphonic ensembles; K-12 music education and teacher pedagogy, and/or advanced degree in music education; professional-level applied performance and pedagogy skills and knowledge on trumpet or horn.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor of Music degree or Bachelor of Arts degree. Master of Music degree or Master of Arts degree
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
none
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Function Instructional
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Instructing students in Marching and Symphonic bads on the instrument of practice, and as needed in the Department of Music. Performances skills in solo, small and large group ensemble performance; Sight reading in instrument of practice, Creating and planning pedagogical activities and implementing a curriculum according to directives from the Director of Bands and the Department Chair.
Function Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Administrative tasks to maintain student records and instructional documents to determine student assessment, student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes with respect to the instrument of practice. Providing service to the department to assist the faculty and Department Chair to maintain the business of the unit, record keeping of courses taught and participating in mandated Department faculty meetings, college events and university events.
Function Planning and Organizing
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Planning and organizing opportunities for students that benefit the university, the college and the department. Service the university with respect to instructional tasks by accompanying students to local, regional, national and international travel destinations to perform at events, participate in conferences, competitions and symposium to advance the profile of the university, the college and the department. Recruit to the department at said events and on-campus activities to support the department, college and university.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F000030
Open Date 06/19/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Date Position Available 06/26/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Criminal Background required

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
  4. Multimedia File
  5. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. DD-214 (Veterans Only)

Supplemental Questions

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