New Mexico State University

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Department: Department of Music - Req#2012002522
Position Title: Associate Director of Bands Posting #: 2012002522
  Non Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Date Position Advertised: October 23, 2012
Salary: Commensurate with education & experience
Qualifications: 12 Month Non-tenure track position

Masters degree in conducting or music education required, DMA or Ph.D. strongly preferred. A minimum of two years college teaching experience and a track record of successful public school teaching. Experience creating effective field drill is required; music arranging skills, preferred. Ability to demonstrate musical artistry as a director and teacher with significant knowledge of athletic band administration.
Examples of Duties: The successful candidate will conduct the NMSU Symphonic Band, direct the “Pride of New Mexico” Marching Band, Basketball Band, and coordinate all athletic band activities. He/she will dynamically contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs in music education, teach courses relating to the strengths of the candidate and needs of the department, and serve on committees as assigned. The candidate will collaboratively assist the Director of Bands in all creative, administrative, and recruitment aspects of the NMSU Band Program.

The Music Department at New Mexico State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and has approximately 220 undergraduate majors and approximately 30 graduate students. The Department offers a variety of degrees that include the Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Business, Master of Music in Conducting, Master of Music in Music Education and Master of Music in Performance.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Nine month faculty- not eligible for annual and sick leave.
Special Conditions: All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.


NMSU is the state’s land-grant university, serving the educational needs of New Mexico’s diverse population through comprehensive programs of education, research, extension education, and public service. Founded in 1888, the university has preserved many of the traditions of its land-grant origin while also increasing emphasis on the fine arts, humanities, social and natural sciences. The Las Cruces campus has an enrollment of more than 16,000, including over 3,000 graduate students and 1,100 faculty members.

The Las Cruces Community offers desert and rich farmland, dinosaur track ways and rockets, Spanish and English – all merge together to create the culturally rich and diverse community of Las Cruces. Beautiful skies and moderate temperatures make it an ideal setting for year-round outdoor recreation. A thriving arts community offers exciting performances and workshops as well as arts advocacy in the public schools. Las Cruces has been ranked by Forbes magazine as an excellent small metro area for business and by Money magazine as one of the “best college towns [in which] to retire.”
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Send a letter of interest outlining the candidate’s qualifications for the position, curriculum vita, and six references with full contact information. For full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 3, 2012. All documents should be sent in a single PDF file to-

Chair, Associate Director of Bands Search Committee
Department of Music
MSC 3F
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
music@nmsu.edu

Finalist candidates should be prepared to submit recent videos of the applicant conducting a wind ensemble (face to camera), concert programs, marching band video, samples of field drill created by the candidate, and any other supporting materials that will demonstrate qualifications for the position. Videos should be posted for private viewing on YouTube. Please do not send any additional materials until requested.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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