January 28, 2003

TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION – Department of Music and Art

Account #2-50020, Position # 125060

This is a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2003.

Tennessee Technological University is a constituent university of the Tennessee Board of Regents with an enrollment of 8,900 students. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Department of Music and Art has 24 full-time music faculty, 160 music majors, and offers the Bachelor of Music in Music Education and the Bachelor of Music in Performance, with options in composition, instrumental and vocal music, jazz, and piano. A Master of Arts in Education is offered collaboratively with the College of Education. The University is located in Cookeville, a city of 35,000, midway between Nashville and Knoxville. Cookeville’s cultural offerings include theatre, a PBS and NPR affiliate, museums, libraries, art galleries, and the Bryan Symphony Orchestra.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's degree (or equivalent) required, doctorate preferred. Doctorate required for appointment at Associate Professor rank. An exemplary record of at least three years full-time relevant P-12 school music teaching is required. Evidence of effective teaching, successful marching band directing, a strong record of recruiting, and professional activity and achievement as a conductor at the college-level required for appointment at Associate Professor rank and preferred for appointment at Assistant Professor rank. Experience with the use of computer and multimedia technology in teaching and a commitment to diversity are required. The successful candidate will be active in research, publication, and professional presentations, and will have demonstrated leadership in music education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Direct the Golden Eagle Marching Band and the Golden Eagle Brass Basketball Band including administrative duties, drill design, band camp, rehearsals, performances, etc. Conduct the Concert Band. Teach secondary instrumental methods courses for music majors. Supervise school-based field experiences throughout the instrumental music curriculum. Additional duties include advising music education majors, building and maintaining professional relationships with public school music teachers, and recruiting majors to the program. Other responsibilities determined by candidate's qualifications and departmental needs. 

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants submit a completed TTU Faculty Application form, a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three additional references, an audio CD of a recent marching band and concert band performance, and a videotape containing both a recent marching band performance and the candidate conducting either a concert band rehearsal or performance (no DAT’s, CDR-W’s, or mini discs), and copies of official transcripts (official transcripts and/or documentation of educational qualifications will be required upon hire). All submitted materials become the property of TTU and will not be returned.  Send all materials to: Associate Director of Bands and Instrumental Music Education Search Committee, Department of Music and Art, P.O. Box 5045, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:  Screening of applications will begin February 28, 2003, and will continue until the position is filled.

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, contact the Office of Personnel and Payroll, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

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