"Instructor of Percussion/Athletic Bands"

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Music and Performing Arts invites applications for the full-time position of Instructor of Percussion and Athletic Bands. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire students in both the percussion and athletic band programs, contributing to the vibrant culture at Southeastern. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, performance, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Percussion:

• Oversee the performance, development, and management of the Percussion program.
• Teach applied percussion, percussion ensemble, percussion methods, and percussion pedagogy.
• Recruit and rebuild the percussion studio.
• Mentor students to prepare them for professional practice, graduate studies, and research.
• Provide support to students in need of academic improvement.
• Actively participate in the department’s expansion.

Athletic Bands:

• Assist in the administering of the university band program to promote student engagement.
• Team teach for the first year the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band.
• Direct and oversee the basketball pep band.
• Assist with the operation of recruiting events.
• Develop recruiting strategies to attract non-majors to the Marching Band
• Work closely with music faculty and athletic department staff to enhance the visibility of the athletic band programs and music department.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work, recruitment events, and community outreach.
• Other duties assigned based on candidate’s strengths and departmental needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Music by hire date
• Demonstrated experience and success in teaching percussion.
• Experience in Percussion courses at the secondary and/or higher education level.
• Experience teaching marching bands or drum lines at the secondary and/or higher education level.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in Music
• Experience teaching at the college/university level.
• Evidence of successful student recruitment and program growth.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover letter
• Resume/Vitae
• Transcripts (Only an unofficial transcript for the Highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.)
• Names and contact information for three references
• Links to video recordings of recent percussion performances (YouTube or similar platform)

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.