Director of Bands and Assistant/Associate Professor of Music
Simpson University invites applications for afull-time (12-month contract) position as our Director of Bands. As the Director of Bands, the successful candidate will be able to provideenergetic, servant leadership over the development and recruitment of newly created band ensembles that will include Simpson University'sinaugural marching band. The position will also provide leadership for wind and jazz ensembles. A significant element of this position willinvolve recruiting students to Simpson and its bands programs. As administrative faculty, the Director of Bands will also be expected toteach a limited number of courses based on departmental needs.
Qualifications:
- An earned doctoral degree inmusic preferred; master's degree with 18 or more graduate units in music will also be considered.
- Wind, brass, and/or percussionspecialist with knowledge of instrumental music, arrangement, and band presentation.
- Evidence of excellent band pedagogy andmethods.
- Experience in recruitment for band and music programs is essential.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, andholidays.
- Experience teaching music recording and computer music technology, or professional experience in the recording industryis a plus.
- Experience working with a diverse student population and a commitment to inclusion and equity.
- A personalcommitment to Christ and faith integration at a Christian liberal arts institution is essential.
General Expectations:
- Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faithand engaging in conversations about Christ
- Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
- Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
- Maintain the confidentiality ofinformation, data and records
- Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
- Demonstratestrong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
- Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in theperformance of job duties
- Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
- Supportthe overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
- Perform other duties in accordance with thisposition as deemed necessary by the President
Essential Functions:
- Provide effective administrativeleadership over bands programming for the University.
- Directs all aspects of the Simpson University bands, includingrecruiting, arranging, program development, performance planning, and fundraising.
- Develop and recruit extensively for theinaugural marching band as well as the full band program that will also include pep, concert, and jazz band.
- Organize and conducteffective music ensemble rehearsals.
- Provide visionary leadership and coordination for music performances on campus and in thecommunity, including performances at university athletic events.
- Conduct private music instruction on individual's primaryinstrument(s).
- Student academic advising.
Physical Requirements:
Job Title:
Director of Bands
Typical Working Conditions:
(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes,chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)
Indoors in controlled environment
Equipment Used:
(List all manual andautomated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)
Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler,3-hole punch, letter opener
Essential Physical Tasks:
(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essentialfunctions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)
Sitting for long periods oftime using a computer
Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:
Key (Based on typical week):
N=Never
R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)
F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
C=Constant(over 66% of time)
Activity
Frequency
Activity
Frequency
N
R
O
F
C
N
R
O
F
C
Lifting/Carrying
Twisting/Turning
Under 10 lbs
X
Reach over shoulder
X
11-20 lbs
X
Reach over head
X
21-50 lbs
X
Reach outward
X
51-100 lbs
X
Climb
X
Over 100 lbs
X
Crawl
X
Kneel
X
Pushing/Pulling
Squat
X
Under 10 lbs
X
Sit
X
11-20 lbs
X
Walk-Normal Surfaces
X
21-50lbs
X
Walk-Uneven Surfaces
X
51-100 lbs
X
Walk-Slippery Surfaces
X
Over 100lbs
X
Stand
X
Bend
X
Driving
Automatic Trans
X
Standard Trans
X
Other
Keyboard/Ten Key
X
Fingering (fine dexterity)
X
Handling (grasping, holding)
X
Repetitive Motion – Hands
X
Repetitive Motion - Feet
X
