Title:Instructor or Assistant Professor of Music (Marching Band Director)

Position Number:82401T

Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters / Department of Music 

Institution: University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i

Date Posted: April 23, 2024

Closing Date:Continuous - application review begins May 8, 2024

Salary Information:salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type:11-Month

Tenure Track:No

Full/Part Time:Full Time

Temp./Permanent: Temporary

Full-time, 11-month, non-tenure track, one-year position, to begin July 1, 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funds. The University of Hawai'i at Manoa offers B.A., B.M., B.Ed., M.A., M.M., and Ph.D. degrees in music. 

Duties: 

• Teach music courses based on the needs of the department

• Direct the Rainbow Warrior Marching Band

• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Bands, and under the supervision of the Director of Bands, administer the entire Athletic Band program, including

  • show development & design

  • coordination & oversight of all associated band staff

  • coordination with UH Athletics

  • recruiting and outreach activities

Minimum qualifications:

Instructor:

1. Either: (a) Masters degree in music or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing; or (b) Bachelor’s degree in music or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing and three years of teaching experience in a high school or university setting;

2. Demonstrated success in teaching, conducting, and leadership of marching and concert bands at the collegiate and/or high school level.

Assistant Professor:

1. Earned doctorate in music or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (ABD will be considered; all requirements for doctoral degree must be completed by July 2024);

2. Demonstrated success in teaching, conducting, and leadership of marching and concert bands at the collegiate and/or high school level.

Desirable qualifications: 

1. Demonstrated success in drill writing and arranging

2. Demonstrated success in recruitment and development of a collegiate or high school band program

3. Demonstrated ability to teach music education courses (e.g., woodwind/brass/percussion methods and marching band techniques)

To Apply: 

Click on the "Apply" button at the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents: 

1. Cover letter describing experience and qualifications

2. Curriculum vitae, including names and contact information of professional references

3. Three recent letters of recommendation from professional references 

4. Academic transcripts showing highest degree received (copies are acceptable but official transcripts are required at the time of hire)

5. Links to rehearsal and performance videos of marching and concert bands

Inquiries: Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman, Marching Band Director Search Committee Chair, (808) 956-2169, jboeckma@hawaii.edu

Review of materials will begin on May 8, 2024 and continue until filled.

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