Director of Bands and Associate Professor/Professor of Music

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Director of Bands and Associate Professor/Professor of Music
Position Number 1762
Posting Number F2348
Position Type Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status Full Time
College/Division College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department 300023 - Band
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The School of Music at James Madison University seeks an exceptional and experienced musician and leader, able to collaborate with faculty and students in an innovative, enriching, educational environment, for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured position as Director of Bands at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, to begin in Fall 2024. The Director of Bands will join a dynamic, collaborative, and collegial team of faculty who are working together to build a curriculum that is just, equitable, and responsive to the needs of the next generation of musicians. Our new colleague will bring a vision for audience development, community engagement, and outreach aligned with the profession.
The successful candidate will join the School of Music, a highly engaged and active program with more than 380 undergraduate music majors and 70 graduate students. The School of Music offers a Doctor of Musical Arts (conducting and performance), a Master of Music (composition, conducting, music education, and performance), a Bachelor of Music (composition, jazz studies, music education, music industry, music theatre, and performance), and a Bachelor of Arts in Music (music industry and music studies). The school has 45 full-time faculty, 25 part-time faculty, and 10 professional staff and supportive positions, and produces more than 300 performances and presentations annually. Additionally, the School of Music offers students the benefits of an All-Steinway School and state-of-the-art performance venues in the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include conducting the JMU Wind Symphony, teaching undergraduate and graduate conducting and graduate wind literature, team-teaching the Graduate Conducting Seminar with the Director of Choral Activities and Director of Orchestral Studies, and managing graduate teaching assistants. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Associate and Assistant Directors of Bands and band program staff to oversee the comprehensive college band program, including Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, the 510-member JMU Marching Royal Dukes, and Basketball Pep Bands. We are especially interested in candidates who will develop a vision for the band program that contributes to a dynamic and progressive curriculum. Other duties may be assigned based on the skills and experience of the candidate and departmental needs. Our new colleague will also demonstrate interest and engagement in JMU’s annual Contemporary Music Festival, composer residencies, Harmoniemusik, and related activities. In addition to teaching, the candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a visible profile locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The successful candidate will actively engage in band program and School of Music recruiting efforts and maintain a strong rapport with public school teachers throughout the state and region through on- and off-campus activities, including the annual JMU Summer Concert Band Camp.
Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
  • A demonstrated record of exceptional musicianship as a conductor.
  • A demonstrated ability to engage with music educators and students in the region and beyond to successfully recruit students for a large music program.
  • Evidence of a national/international profile as a conductor, clinician, and educator.
  • A terminal degree in music or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience and success programming diverse and expansive repertoire.
  • Evidence of innovative contributions in wind studies through undergraduate and graduate teaching, curricular design, and engaged scholarship.
  • Ability to manage and further develop a large, complex program through budgetary and administrative acumen.
  • A demonstrated record of effective collaborative work with music faculty.


Preferred qualifications include:
  • Evidence of an active creative/research agenda as a conductor that offers varied perspectives on wind studies.
  • Demonstrated record of service and/or outreach at all relevant levels. (department/university/community/professional).
  • Familiarity with music technology, digital media, and/or interactive media.
  • Record of collaboration with professional and student composers.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 11/10/2023
Beginning Review Date 12/11/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/05/2024
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. 
 
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. 
 
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
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If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15894
Additional Posting Information
A complete application will include:
  • a cover letter specific to this position;
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • a document with links to a recent rehearsal video, recent performance video, and repertoire list covering a minimum of the past three years;
  • and names and contact information for at least three references.


Additional materials may be requested later in the search process. Review of applications will begin December 11, 2023.

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