Asst Professor Applied Percussion / Associate Director of Bands

TITLE :   Assistant Professor of Applied Percussion / Associate Director of Bands

DEPARTMENT :   School of Humanities

REPORTS TO :   Chair, School of Humanities

CLASSIFICATION :   Faculty-12 month

EFFECTIVE DATE :   TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS :   40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS :   Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION :   Exempt

JOB SUMMARY :

The Assistant Professor / Associate Director of Bands is 9-month position as Assistant Professor of Applied Percussion with an additional assignment as Associate Director of Bands. This position encompasses both academic and administrative responsibilities, combining a 9-month tenure-track faculty contract with a 12-month directorial role. The successful candidate will be expected to provide applied percussion instruction, contribute to ensemble coaching, support recruitment and retention efforts and teach other courses based on departmental needs, while also contributing to the academic mission of Kentucky State University through teaching, research, and service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Assistant Professor of Music :

• Provide one-on-one instruction in applied percussion
• Teach percussion ensemble, percussion techniques, and related coursework
• Coach the marching band drumline and collaborate with band directors as needed
• Assist with jazz band’s rhythm section instruction when applicable
• Supervise student performances, juries, and senior capstone projects
• Advise and mentor students in academic and career planning.
• Recruit and retain qualified percussion students
• Maintain an active profile as a performer and educator
• Facilitate a student-centered and active learning environment.
• Engage in scholarly research and creative activities, contributing to the field of music.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.

Associate Director of Bands :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS :

Doctoral Degree in Music is Preferred with a specialization in conducting, music education, or a related field.  Master’s Degree with a minimum of five years of professional experience will be considered but would require adjustment of faculty rank to Instructor.

Demonstrated success in teaching at the collegiate level.

Experience coaching marching percussion (drumline) and jazz band rhythm sections

A record of significant artistic and scholarly achievements.

Evidence of effective student recruitment and retention strategies.

Strong commitment to academic and artistic excellence.

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in : Music technology

Recording engineering

Electronic percussion

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge / skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.