Assistant Band Director

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Academic Affairs/Digital Media/Music

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Band Director

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Summary

The Assistant Band Director assists in the leadership, administration, instruction, and development of the University's band program. This position supports all aspects of band operations, including rehearsals, performances, recruitment, student development, event coordination, and administrative functions. The Assistant Band Director works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to promote musical excellence, student success, and community engagement while supporting the mission and values of the University.

Salary Range: $48,000 - $58,000

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach Music courses in the Music Department where his/her certification applies.
• Recruit, audition, select and train musicians for the Wilberforce University Marching and Concert Band.
• Support the goals and objectives of the Music Department.
• Support the primary goals of the University (teaching, research, and community).
• To meet the National Association of Music Accreditation requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Assist with conducting rehearsals and performances for university band ensembles.
• Provides instruction in music, music performance, musicianship, marching techniques, concert and ensemble development.
• Teach and mentor student musicians in individual and group settings.
• Assist with sectionals, clinics, workshops, and leadership development programs.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback to support musical growth.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and administering all aspects of the band program.
• Assist with music library management, inventory control, and equipment maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Music, Music Education, or Ph. D. in Music

Supplemental Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.

Wilberforce University

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America's first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.

Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers' social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.

Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply:

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