Visiting Lecturer of Music/Interim Director of Athletic Bands

 

Position Title:

Visiting Lecturer of Music/Interim Director of Athletic Bands

Department/School:

School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:

$85,000 - $90,000

Job Summary:

The School of Communication and the Arts at Marist University invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer of Music/Interim Director of Athletic Bands with a focus on leading the university’s marching and pep bands. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to teach music history courses geared toward the first-year non-major, as well as other specialized courses such as Marching Band Drill Design or Instrumental Skills. The Music Program seeks a candidate with both ensemble direction and classroom teaching experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Music, Music Education, or similar field.
• Two or more years of teaching experience and/or demonstrated ability to teach at the collegiate level.
• Evidence of inclusive teaching.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct the Marist University Marching Band and Pep Band for all home football and basketball games and post-season tournaments.
• Work with Program leadership and Marist Athletics for the planning and coordination of annual pre-season Marching Band Camp.
• Teach music courses related to the candidate’s expertise, including foundational music history courses offered to non-music students as part of the Core/Liberal Studies program.
• Expand the size, scope, and diversity of the Music Program through creative and comprehensive musical programming initiatives, and other related outreach activities.
• Meet with students outside of class time for additional instruction as appropriate.
• Engage in a variety of service duties, including school and college committee service, admissions, recruitment, curriculum development and assessment, admissions, student affairs, and community/industry outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Music/Music Education.
• Established reputation as a marching band director at the pre-college and/or collegiate level with a consistent record of creativity and/or scholarship.
• Two or more years of conducting, with evidence of effective conducting.
• A strong analytical and creative skill set, deep knowledge of the latest disruptions within music education, and the ability to teach and critique student work.
• Deep collaborative spirit to work with other Music Program faculty on curriculum development and interdisciplinary music performances.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Supporting materials such as performance video recordings, music arrangements, may be requested.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Marist University Music Program offers a minor in Music with both instrumental and vocal tracks. Primarily a performance-based program, the Music Program is