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Drake University Visiting Assistant Director, Bands - 20055 (1-year part-time sabbatical replacement) in Des Moines, Iowa
Title: Visiting Assistant Director, Bands - 20055 (1-year part-time sabbatical replacement)
Position Number: 20055
Unit/Department: Music/Community School of Music
FTE: Part-time (2024-2025 Academic Year)
Salary: $5,400 per semester - $10,800 for the 2024-25 academic year
Department Summary:
The Department of Music is a unit of the Drake University School of Fine Arts and a visible musical resource for the community and the region.
Its mission is to provide a center for the study and understanding of music that develops students’ intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication.
Mindful of our world's history and of our hopes for the future, Drake strives to welcome, include and empower students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds. We want all campus members to feel that they belong at Drake and that Drake belongs to them. We work to create an environment in which differences are valued as a source of knowledge and enrichment. We all have a lot to learn from each other. Making this aspiration a reality is the responsibility of all of us. Visit the College of Arts & Sciences website for more resources and information.
To learn more visit: https://www.drake.edu/artsci/about/diversityandinclusion/ .
Job Summary:
Drake University is searching for applicants who are interested in directing the Drake University Marching Band, Bulldog Brass Pep Band, and conducting the symphonic band. These ensembles include undergraduate music majors, minors, and non-major participants. Additional responsibilities include communication with the Director of Bands, effective communication with students, and grade assignments.
This is a two-semester appointment (Academic Year 2024-25) to cover for a faculty member who will be on sabbatical.
The pay for this appointment will be $5400 per semester with a work expectation of approximately 4.5 hours per week for two 14-week semesters, plus several Saturday hours during Marching Band season.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or commensurate public school band directing experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a letter of interest, resume/CV, and contact information for three references.
Have Questions?
Question about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu .
All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of candidates will begin in immediately and continue until the position is filled.