Director of Bands
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
The Lenoir-Rhyne University College of Fine Arts and Communication (Hickory Campus) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment as Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music. We seek a colleague dedicated to collaborating within our thriving Music program; building a welcoming, inclusive environment; and creating a transformative student learning experience. Appointment begins August 2024.
Responsibilities include conducting the Wind Symphony and leading the ‘Spirit of LR’ marching band; set design and arranging; establishing relationships with public school educators; leading student recruitment efforts in coordination with the Office of Admissions; and serving as a liaison with state associations and in the broader musical community. Teaching responsibilities include courses in instrumental music education, including instrumental music methods and conducting; mentoring and observation of music education students in internship and clinical settings; and teaching that supports the liberal arts general education curriculum. The ideal colleague will promote best practices in teacher education through innovative pedagogy and an inclusive approach to literature and representation.
A Doctoral degree in Music (D.M.A. or Ph.D.) is preferred; an M.M. in Music Education, Conducting, or a closely related field is required. The ideal colleague will demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student mentorship, scholarly/professional engagement, and University service. Experience leading high school or college bands preferred. Specifically, successful applicants will have a broad knowledge of instrumental performance genres; fluency in educational computer technology; strong leadership and collaborative skills; the ability to track budgets effectively/efficiently; excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills; and the ability to grasp, lift, and move objects up to 50 lbs. and climb stairs and ladders.
To apply, candidates should visit http://cgg.aifengcai.com/work-at-lr to submit a letter of interest; a current curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; a statement describing their approach to nurturing, celebrating, and promoting diversity and equity in the field of music; a video of ensemble teaching/performance; and a list of professional references. Review of applications will begin February 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private masters comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of more than 40,000. The university has additional campus centers in Asheville, NC, and Columbia, SC, which include the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS). Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, and the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000. The University now offers more than 50 undergraduate and 30 graduate degree programs to approximately 2400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build community, and promote responsible leadership for service worldwide. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse campuses open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds. Please visit cgg.aifengcai.com/about to learn more about the University.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the university’s commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity and equity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with faculty and/or students from diverse backgrounds, and/or incorporating diverse perspectives in their current or previous positions.
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