Assistant Director of Bands

The successful candidate for the assistant director of bands will serve alongside the band faculty to teach, oversee, and help guide the University of Wisconsin Band program in the Mead Witter School of Music (MWSoM). They will assist with aspects in both the athletic band and concert band programs, in addition to classroom teaching within the MWSoM.
They will join a faculty of artists and scholars who are on the leading edge of performance standards and research. Since its beginning in 1895, the School of Music, renamed the Mead Witter School of Music in 2016, has lived out a commitment to a rigorous, student-centered musical education. Our faculty and staff provide models of academic and artistic leadership, and our students reap the benefits of a dynamic public university and the limitless intellectual and artistic opportunities provided by Madison itself.
As one of the largest departments within the College of Letters & Science, the School of Music offers flexible programs with innovative and global approaches to music study. Our teaching, research and performances reflect the University's progressive history of creating change through innovation and exploration. The Mead Witter School of Music embraces "The Wisconsin Idea", the University's ethos of sharing what we do with the broadest audience possible.
Principal duties:
Instruction:
1. Teach one semester long undergraduate conducting course for performance majors.
2. Teach the "Marching Band Techniques" course.
3. Conduct regular office hours.
Band Conducting:
1. Conduct a primary pep band.
2. Conduct one of the non-major University Bands.
3. Additional conducting opportunities with the Mead Witter School of Music Concert Band and Wind Ensemble as needed and appropriate.
Administration:
1. Assist the Director of Athletic Bands with instruction and administrative tasks of the UW Marching and Athletic Bands.
2. Write drills and/or arrangements for the UW Athletic Bands.
3. Serve on MWSoM committees as needed.
Other Duties as Assigned:
1. Work closely with the UW Athletic Department.
2. Assist within the overall scope of the UW Madison Band program.
3. Collaborate with band faculty in all aspects of a comprehensive band program including recruitment, teaching, conducting, and administration; function as a colleague.

• 10% Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
• 10% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 15% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
• 50% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 5% Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 5% May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

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Required
Master's Degree
Preferred
Terminal Degree

- At least one year of proven success as a public/private school teacher required.
- Drill design experience and/or marching band arranging is required.
- Demonstrated excellence as a musician, instrumental music teacher, and conductor at the university level is preferred.
Must have an understanding of a large, comprehensive university band program.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task.
Excellent interpersonal skills, must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently while maintaining the mission and goals of the department.
Must be able to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Respect of individuals and their diverse backgrounds is a requirement and expectation

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
The starting salary for the position is $50,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

This is a full- time, academic year (9 month) position, with one guaranteed month in the summer.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions about the position contact: Anne Brutosky, [email protected] , 608-263-4734.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.
Additionally, we ask that you submit links to:
1) a video of rehearsal and performance from the perspective of the performer,
2) a sample of band arranging and/or drill writing
To submit links to the practice, performance and drill, please copy and paste the entire URL into your cover letter.

Anne Brutosky
[email protected]
608-263-4734
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Teaching Faculty II(TL026)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MEADWITTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Academic Staff-Renewable

296679-AS