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Lock Haven University

Location: Lock HavenPA 17745 Document ID: AC232-0HOU Posted on: 2018-08-0608/06/2018 Job Type: Part-time

Job Schedule:Part-time
2018-09-05
 

Instructor/Assistant Professor - Director of Bands

Position Information

Posting Number
F0576
Position Title
Instructor/Assistant Professor - Director of Bands
Department
Visual and Performing Arts
Bargaining Unit
APSCUF
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Faculty
Full-time/ Part-time
Part-time
If Part-time, specify percentage

50%

Temporary/ Permanent
Temporary
Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track Position
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Anticipated Start Date
August 13, 2018
Anticipated End Date
May 24, 2019
Work Hours
Other

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The University invites applications for a part-time (50%), temporary faculty position for Director of Bands beginning August 13, 2018 and ending May 24, 2019.

The Director is charged with increasing the size, scope, and visibility of an already established program.

Essential Duties
  • Teach University Band and Marching Band (co-curricular)
  • Teach Applied Music lessons in instrument(s) of candidate's expertise to music majors and minors
  • Develop and maintain band programs (co-curricular)
  • Actively recruit students for the bands and ensembles
  • Direct band performances at games, rallies, and other school functions
  • Direct band practices (co-curricular)
  • Maintain musical instruments, instrumental music, and equipment
  • Travel with the band to games and on recruiting tours
  • Other duties as assigned

There is an opportunity to direct the community orchestra on a voluntary basis.

This position may require development and teaching of courses online.

Specific Duties
  • Interact on a weekly basis with students, faculty, administration, and staff
  • Interact regularly with local and regional music educators and potential student musicians
  • Interact regularly with the Student Auxiliary Services, the Student Affairs, and the Athletic Director

Minimum Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
  • Masters Degree in music. Terminal degree is required for appointment as Assistant Professor, without the terminal degree candidate will be appointed as Instructor.
  • Experience working with a successful marching band program at the high school and/or college level
  • Experience in marching band development and recruitment

The successful candidate must be able to communicate well and/or perform well in an interview or teaching demonstration and successfully complete the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D./ DMA in music
  • Preference will be given to applicants with a track record of experience in the areas of saxophone and clarinet.

Physical Demands

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
06/11/2018
Close Date

Special Instructions for Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Applications received by July 23, 2018 will be given full consideration.

Applicant must provide the name, email address, phone number for three professional references.

Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts through the LHU applicant web site.

Position is dependent upon funding and enrollment.

The successful candidate will also have to complete a background investigation as a condition of employment.

Background Clearances

In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 (HB 435), appointment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, Act 34, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151, Child Abuse Clearance; and Act 114, Federal Bureau of Investigations ( FBI ) Criminal Background Checks.

Appointment is provisional for a single 90 day period provided the "Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form" and verification of your application for the three background checks are returned to Deana Hill, Associate VP for Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Lock Haven University is profoundly dedicated to cultural diversity and supports the integration of diverse and international perspectives within the working and learning environment. LHU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from people of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. To learn more about diversity at LHU and in our community, visit our website at http://lockhaven.edu/hr/socialequity.html

Annual Security Report (Clery Act)

The Lock Haven University's Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report are now available on-line or in paper form by request. Federal law requires these reports to contain policy statements, crime and fire safety statistics for the university. The policy statements address the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, i.e. policies for responding to emergency situations, fire safety procedures and statistics, and sexual offenses, etc. Three years' worth of statistics is included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in on-campus buildings, or off-campus sites property owned or controlled by the university and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to the campus. The Security and Fire Report is available online at:

http://lockhaven.edu/publicsafety/

You may also request a paper copy from the Public Safety Office located in the Glennon Infirmary building or by calling 570-484-2278.

About LHU

A career at Lock Haven University ( LHU ) is a distinctly unique and exciting opportunity. We encourage and support diversity and international perspectives within the working and learning environment. LHU is located in central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River and the picturesque Bald Eagle Mountains. LHU is one of fourteen universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education ( PASSHE ).

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