Position Vacancy ID:
96738-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal

Working Title:
Director of Athletic Bands & Assoc Director of Bands

Official Title:
FACULTY ASSOCIATE(D92DN) or ASSOC FACULTY ASSOC(D92FN) or ASST FACULTY ASSOC(D92LN)

Hiring Department(s):
A486000-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MEADWITTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 19, 2019

Term:
This position will end on MAY 17, 2026.

Advertised Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Degree and area of specialization:
Masters degree in music required; doctoral degree in music preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
1. An established record of band teaching and performance excellence at the collegiate level required.
2. Secondary school instrumental music teaching experience preferred.

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
The Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a Director of Athletic Bands as a 9-month faculty associate with a month of summer salary guaranteed. Candidates should have a record of teaching and performance excellence in band programs at the collegiate level including experience with designing, writing and rehearsing halftime shows. Candidates will be expected to contribute vigorously to the educational and outreach missions of the University and School; to recruit and teach a diverse body of students; and to carry out leadership and service within the School, College, and University. The University and School seek a highly motivated, engaged, and creative performer who will join colleagues at the Mead Witter School of Music who value collaboration, innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their shared work of preparing student musicians for a variety of careers. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication, organizational, management and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a commitment to musical artistry and the ability to work as a member of a team.

This is a probationary academic staff appointment with a probationary period of up to seven years (or earlier if determined by the initial contract agreement or by consensus of the Executive Committee). Upon completion of successful probationary period the appointment may become indefinite.

The successful candidate will be reviewed on an annual basis by a Review Committee established within the MWSoM; contract extensions will be granted annually by vote of the School's Executive Committee. Yearly review criteria will be based on 1. successful oversight of the Athletic Band program including organization, recruitment, creativity in performance, drills and music arranging, and level of professionalism among the students; 2. Quality of teaching within the MWSoM; 3. Leadership and service to the School, College and University in a manner consistent with School and College values and reflecting the Wisconsin Idea.

Additional Information:
The Mead Witter School of Music, located within the College of Letters & Science, serves over 300 majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels offering the B.A., B.S., B.M., M.A., M.M., D.M.A. and Ph.D. degrees and serves hundreds of non-majors through multiple ensembles and course offerings. Along with the UW-Madison at large, the School of Music is committed to creating a diverse, collegial and inclusive educational, scholarly and performance community of faculty, staff, and students and to embody through its teaching and research the aims of the Wisconsin Idea. The School seeks candidates who identify with groups currently underrepresented within Schools of Music and academe at large. In April 2019, the Hamel Music Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed as a gateway for arts on campus, will open its doors to the campus and general public. This new space contains a large concert hall, a recital hall, lobby, and a large rehearsal space for use by students, faculty, and staff and will contribute to the School's ongoing engagement with audiences on and off campus.

This appointment will be 9 months, full-time with a guaranteed month of summer salary; salary and prefix is commensurate with experience.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. To learn more about the University's commitment to diversity, please visit https://diversity.wisc.edu/framework/our-process/.

Contact:
Benjamin Schultz-Burkel
assistantdirector@music.wisc.edu
608-263-4018
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2018. Electronic submission of materials is required. Applicants must apply via the on-line application system at jobs.wisc.edu. Please click on the "APPLY NOW" button to start an application. Applicants will be asked to upload a letter of application, a CV and a single document that includes all of the following: a list of links to a video of Concert Band Rehearsal (from the vantage point of performers), a video of marching drill in performance, and examples of marching band arrangements. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the name and contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted directly to provide a confidential letter of recommendation via the on-line application system. Do not send other materials until requested to do so.

Contact:
Dr. Benjamin Schultz-Burkel
Assistant Director, Mead Witter School of Music
Phone: (608) 263-4018
Email: assistantdirector@music.wisc.edu

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: Nov 16 2018 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Dec 31 2018 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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