West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Posted: 25-Oct-23
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 24-55
Position Summary
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Ensembles & Conducting invites applicants for the position of Associate Director of Bands. This is a Full-Time, Tenure-Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position begins in August 2024.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The mission of the Department of Ensembles & Conducting, part of the Wells School of Music, is to provide an inclusive, world-class education by engaging students in diverse and evolving degree programs that further artistic excellence and help students become valuable contributors to a greater society. The Wells School of Music serves approximately 450 students with 60 faculty, enjoys full NASM membership, and offers fully accredited degrees in Music Education, Theory, Composition & Studio Composition, Music History, Music Therapy, and Music Performance.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to manage, rehearse, program for, and recruit a high caliber ensemble in a thriving university music program. Their experience, substantive specialization, and pedagogical training will serve to strengthen the department's mission and vision. The person will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. The incumbent will collaborate with other department faculty and staff to ensure student success.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct the Wind Symphony.
- Assist the Director of Bands in the day-to-day administrative duties of a very active collegiate band program.
- Assist with the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band.
- Teach undergraduate or graduate level coursework in conducting. Classes will be offered in person. Additional teaching assignments/courses within the area or specialization may be assigned depending on departmental needs.
- Engage in scholarly activities in line with department standards such as performance, research, recording, presentations, publications.
- Engage in featured performances and recording projects that showcase the Wells School of Music.
- Recruit and retain undergraduate and graduate students.
- Foster collaborations both within and outside of the Wells School of Music.
- Maintain a profile as a guest conductor and clinician.
- Participate as an active member of the Wells School of Music faculty, serving on committees and advising students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Doctorate of Musical Arts or closely other related discipline (ABD may be considered - must be completed no later than July 30th, 2024).
- At least 3 years of experience teaching in a music program at a public school level.
- Current record of directing concert bands.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience at a college level or higher education setting.
- Record of scholarly activities including guest conducting, recordings, publications, and conference presentations.
Special Instructions
Review additional information about West Chester University’s Wind Bands.
Apply online https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin in November 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process, teaching demonstration, and research presentation to be considered as a finalist.
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vita
- List of three references with contact information (Include position title, phone number, and email address). Letters of Recommendation will be automatically requested from these references.
- Diversity statement (See below)
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore are underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, therapy setting, or research environment(s)? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students that you have participated in? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
