Instructor/Associate Director of Bands

​Southeastern Oklahoma State University's department of Music invites applications for the position of Instructor/Associate Director of Bands. This position will be a non-tenured, 10-month appointment. The successful candidate will conduct the University Band and Jazz Band, assist with the Marching Band, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education.

The successful candidate will work with the Director of Bands to meet departmental and university needs, conduct the University Band and Jazz Band, assist with the Marching Band, write marching band drill, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, collaborate with colleagues on instrumental recruitment and outreach, and other courses/duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Music. This position also requires service on departmental committees, attendance at faculty meetings, and some night and weekend obligations.

The candidate must have a master’s degree, a minimum 3 years of secondary teaching experience (band), at least one degree in music education, experience writing marching band drill, teaching jazz band, and the ability to teach courses online are required. Preference will be given to candidates with a completed doctorate, additional years of secondary teaching experience (band), and experience teaching at the university level (graduate teaching assistant experience may count toward this requirement). Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working in a regional setting with a student population from varying socio-economic and education backgrounds. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who are prepared to invest in the goals and mission of the Department of Music and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is August 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Position and responsibilities may require multiple campus assignments as well as varied time and delivery methods. If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

To Apply please visit: Career Site (csod.com)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Durant, OK 74701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person