As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

University System of Georgia (USG) Statement of Core Values

Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect that form and guide the daily work of the organization.

• Integrity - We will be honest, fair, impartial, and unbiased in our dealings both with and on behalf of the USG.
• Excellence - We will perform our duties to foster a culture of excellence and high quality in everything we do.
• Accountability - We firmly believe that education in the form of scholarship, research, teaching, service, and developing others is a public trust. We will live up to this trust through safeguarding our resources and being good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.
• Respect - We recognize the inherent dignity and rights of every person, and we will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion, and decency.

The Department of Music seeks candidates for a non-tenure track, Limited Term faculty position to serve as the Interim Assistant Director of Bands and Interim Director of Athletic Bands. Faculty rank is Lecturer. Position is for the 2024-2025 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate¿s area of expertise and providing service to the department, college, and University.

The Department of Music is made up of ~25 faculty/artist teachers and over 150 music majors and minors. The department presents over 150 musical performances for the public each year. In addition, several of the major performing ensembles within the department travel throughout Georgia, the Southeast and abroad, perform for schools, civic groups, and as part of community concert series. The Department of Music recently expanded into Powell Hall, a newly renovated, historically preserved, state-of-the-art music facility; featuring new administrative offices, a stunning 200-seat recital hall, faculty studios, rehearsal studios, and practice rooms. VSU is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, https://www.valdosta.edu/music

Review of completed applications will begin May 20, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Nicole Cox, Interim Department Head, via email nbcox@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5804.

Applicants should submit the following:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Two recent conducting performance recordings provided via hyperlink; camera facing front side of conductor.
• List of references (3-5)

The position will serve as the Interim Assistant Director of Bands and Interim Director of Athletic Bands and be responsible for directing the Blazin' Brigade Marching Band, Concert Band, VSU Pep Bands, and other courses according to requisite skills. Faculty may also be responsible for managing budget related to marching band, drill design and arranging, and student teacher observations.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate Concert Band and Marching Band courses;
• Teach graduate courses in the MAT Education program such as Instrumental Music Curriculum;
• Maintaining an active regional, national, and international presence in the field;
• Additional teaching duties may be expected based on qualifications and departmental needs;
• Faculty members are expected to make contributions to the Department including department, university, and community service.

Typical Allocation of Duties

Teaching and Service - 100%
Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.

• Minimum of MM completed by appointment date;
• Evidence of accomplishment as a marching band director and Wind Band conductor;
• Three years minimum P-12 school experience;
• Have held or currently hold teaching certification in music;
• Knowledge of online/hybrid teaching and Learning Management Systems;
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

• DMA in Music preferred;
• Proven record of success as a music instructor and a record demonstrating a desire and ability to recruit;
• College teaching experience;
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and actively participating in departmental affairs;
• Ability to teach in additional areas of Music;
• A record of mentoring students.

Commensurate with experience.

Applicant Requirements & Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)

• Standard

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu.