Music Temporary Pool - Marching Band

The Division of Music at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is seeking an individual to serve as assistant marching band director in a part-time position. Duties will include teaching during the ensembles twice a week rehearsal schedule, instruction during Saturday home game rehearsals, and involvement with the ensembles five day “band camp” in late August. 
 
Bloomsburg University's Division of Music exists within the framework the College of Liberal Arts, offering a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in music, including three tracks of concentration: Music Education, Audio/Video Recording, and Liberal Arts, with additional opportunities to pursue an MBA. For more information, see www.bloomu.edu/music . Bloomsburg University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
 
Term: 
Temporary only

Minimum Requirements:
 

• Earned bachelor’s degree AND 15 semester hours of graduate credit in music (or appropriate professional experience beyond the bachelor’s degree). 
• Experience with the marching genre, either marching bands or drum corps with either a wind or visual background. 

• Master’s degree preferred.  
• College-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and/or relevant music teaching experience is desired.

A complete application includes cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references. Submit application materials online by way of the "Apply" link at the top right corner of this announcement. Demonstration of all minimum requirements must be clearly evident in the application materials. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until April 30, 2024. Questions may be directed to Chair of Music Pool Search, Dr. David Tedford, [email protected] . 
 
Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty.
 
Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
 
Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.
 
Completing this search is contingent upon enrollment and available funding.
 
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