Director of Bands/Assistant Professor

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position as Director of Bands. This position will be a twelve month appointment. Candidates must hold an earned Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Applied Instrumental Studies or Conducting, or ABD with date certain for completion by start of appointment (July 1, 2017). A minimum of three years teaching experience at the College/University level is required. Graduate teaching Assistantships do apply towards this minimum. 

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Applicants must also have a proven ability to teach applied music (clarinet specific) to students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, in addition to conducting experience. The successful candidate will work closely with Instrumental Faculty members in building ensemble numbers and maintaining a high standard of excellence in performance. Preference will be given to conductors with performance experience; the ability to teach woodwind pedagogy and literature courses are a key component for hire. Public School teaching experience is required. Experience recruiting in the Texoma region is preferred. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Administer band program as it relates to varied majors and university needs; conduct major instrumental ensembles, including Marching Band and Symphonic Winds;
teach courses as needed such as Instrumental Conducting, Woodwind Methods, Woodwind Pedagogy, Marching Band Techniques, and;
teach graduate courses specifically tailed to the Master in Music Education degree such as Advanced Conducting, and Literature;
administer and oversee instrumental recruitment and scholarships;
teach upper-division woodwind lessons(clarinet specific) and studio, as needed.

This position also requires service on departmental and university committees and attendance at faculty meetings; creating outreach offerings on campus and increasing the number of instrumental participants; and work with other instrumental faculty to administer instrumental budgets. This position also requires service on departmental committees and attendance at faculty meetings. The successful candidate will also lead in the recruitment of instrumental studies students. 

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Review of applications begins February 22, 2017 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. To apply send a completed Faculty Application [url=http://%28http//www.se.edu/employment-opportunities/files/2016/10/Application-for-Emp-Faculty-Adjunct-9-2016.pdf),](http://www.se.edu/employment-opportunities/files/2016/10/Application-for-Emp-Faculty-Adjunct-9-2016.pdf),[/url] Letter of Application, current Curriculum Vitae, unofficial transcripts, evidence of research, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and links to recordings/teaching videos.[/font][/size][/font][/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides an environment of academic excellence that enables students to reach their highest potential. By having personal access to excellent teaching, challenging academic programs, and extracurricular experiences, students will develop skills and habits that promote values for career preparation, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning.[/font][/size]

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Durant, OK 74701-0609 
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