Assistant Professor, Director of Bands
Job Description
The School of Performing Arts is seeking an Assistant Professor, Tenure track, full time, 9 months plus summer stipend. Start Date: August 10, 2020. DUTIES: Direct wind ensemble and teach courses in conducting (2/2 teaching load). Coordinate concert ensembles as well as the Virginia Tech Honor Band. Collaborate with Director of Athletic Bands. Maintain an active program of appropriate research. Extensive contributions to student recruitment activities are also expected, including the ability to maintain positive relationships with high school programs and music educators. Serve on committees and perform other appropriate university service.
We seek candidates with the demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to a faculty team dedicated to creating a positive, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three to five references.
Required Qualifications
● Earned doctorate in Instrumental Conducting by August 1, 2020.
● University teaching and conducting experience
● Secondary teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
● Demonstrated ability to build and maintain an outstanding music program
● Demonstrated commitment to programming works by composers from under-represented groups.
Review Date
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.
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