- Assist the Director of Bands in administrative duties (i.e., submitting/filing paperwork, requisitions, travel planning, inventory, grading, etc.).
- Conduct the UWA Concert Band (second concert ensemble).
- Conduct the UWA Side Court Pep Band (basketball pep band) or LU Jazz Band, depending on area of expertise.
- Assist in rehearsing and conducting other university instrumental ensembles (West Alabama Marching Band, UWA Wind Ensemble, chamber ensembles).
- Develop relationships with secondary school band directors throughout the state and region.
- Actively recruit students to The University of West Alabama Band Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Bands and university administration.
- Coordinate honor bands and other UWA Bands events.
- Manage or assist with all social media presence for the UWA Band Program.
- Teach adjunct music courses in the College of Liberal Arts.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in conducting/music education or related field from an accredited institution.
- At least 3 years of teaching experience at the secondary and/or collegiate level.
- Experience directing marching and concert ensembles.
- Experience arranging music and/or designing drill.
- Attention to detail.
- Punctuality.
- Ability to use/learn computer software (Sibelius/Dorico, Pyware, Google Workspace, etc.).
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, athletic department, and university administration.
Desired Qualifications:
- Specialty in brass or percussion.
- Experience using social media to promote and engage college students in retention-related activities.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Experience directing jazz ensembles.
