Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor, Director of Athletic Bands

Position Overview

Organization: Music

Title:Assistant Teaching Professor or AssociateTeaching Professor, Director of Athletic Bands

Position Details

Position Description

The University of Washington Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks a Director of Athletic Bands (the Director) to oversee its comprehensive athletic band program. The position is a professional appointment within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (the Department) as well as Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Music. This position has an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2024, and will hold a 9-month service period with an additional three months of summer funding. The initial appointment is for a three-year term, renewable. This title is not eligible for tenure.

The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or permanent residence sponsorship.

Responsibilities

The position involves the supervision of the 240-member Husky Marching Band (the Band), the Purple & Gold Basketball Bands, the Husky Volleyball Band, as well as support of other teams and events within the athletic department throughout the academic year based on a schedule determined by the Department in coordination with the Director. The successful candidate will also oversee the coordination of all travel arrangements for Athletic Bands and supervise the issuance of music, uniforms, and maintenance of instrument inventory.Arrange and coordinate other special events as needed including university and civic-related performances.

The Director is responsible for supervising a full-time Director of Operations, two doctoral level Teaching Assistants, a part-time drumline instructor, a part-time media team, as well as other part-time and volunteer staff. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Husky Marching Band Alumni Association as well as the Husky Band Foundation.

The Director will assume teaching responsibilities as assigned in the School of Music.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington, and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs and other required trainings offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

UW Intercollegiate Athletics

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

UW School of Music

On any given day the University of Washington resembles a medium-sized city where some 60,000 people converge to study, teach and work at an institution considered to be one of the leading centers of American higher education. In the fall of 2023 U.S. News and World Report ranked the UW as 6th in the world of Best Global Universities, the institution’s highest ranking to date. Within the framework of this major research university, the University of Washington School of Music offers a vibrant learning atmosphere dedicated to individual artistic growth and academic exploration. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The UW seeks to hire people with outstanding qualifications who are developing and/or maintaining an ongoing professional career at a national/international level. Faculty in the School of Music provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary education in music to a highly diverse student population, on a campus with more than 60,000 students, including 31% first-generation college students, over 30% Pell Grant students, and over 31,000 faculty and staff from more than 70 countries. For more information about the School of Music, visit: https://music.washington.edu/

Compensation
The base salary range for this position will be $8,333 - $9,666per month at 100% FTE, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in music required, and a minimum of five years of experience working with a comprehensive collegiate athletic band program. Experience as a Director of Marching Bands preferred.

Instructions

Applications should include (1) a letter describing the applicant’s experience, interests, and suitability for the position; (2) a statement (not more than 500 words) on perspectives and contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access; (3) a curriculum vitae; (4) three reference letters; (5) links to marching and concert band performances. Review of applications will begin on April 25th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio. For questions, please contact Professor Jamaal Walton at waltonjo@uw.edu. Please reference Director of Athletic Bands Search.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

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