Title Information

Faculty TitleAssistant Professor

Job Class Code10031

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1681

Working TitleSchool of Music: Director of Bands

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusTenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music seeks an accomplished Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty member to serve as Director of Bands, working collaboratively with the School of Music faculty to promote and advance the University Band program. The successful candidate will provide a strong artistic vision, leadership, and mentorship for the students within the program. The start date of this appointment is Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentoring of students in research, outreach, and professional development.

Key responsibilities for this position may include:

-Conducting one or more concert band ensembles, including the Wind Orchestra.

-Teaching classes in instrumental conducting, wind band literature, and/or other courses related to the successful candidate’s expertise.

-Contributing scholarly research and/or creative activity within local, state-wide, and national levels.

-Maintaining a public presence within the community and fostering positive relationships with area band directors.

-Engaging in service activities at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.

-Collaborating with the Director of Athletic Bands in a team approach to overall band area leadership.

-Assisting with athletic bands when necessary.

About UTRGV :

It is UTRGV’s Vision “To be one of the nation’s leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.” As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.

Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV yielded record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success in the fall 2021 semester. For additional information, please visit ourwebsite.

The UTRGV School of Music is located on the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses and prepares students to succeed as teachers, performers, and scholars by studying diverse musical styles, genres, and traditions; conducting research; and collaborating with each other as well as with local, national, and global communities. Through extensive community engagement, service learning, and exceptional performance opportunities, we expand the understanding of music and enrich the cultural life in our local society and beyond. The School of Music has over 400 students and over 50 faculty members. Degrees offered include a Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification, a Bachelor of Music in Performance, and Master’s Degrees in Music Education, Performance, Ethnomusicology, Theory-Composition, Multiple Instrument Performing and Conducting.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate in a relevant field of music from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment (August 2025).

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Documented experience in the area of university ensembles.

Demonstrated success in college-level teaching.

The ability to contribute skills in teaching, research, and service consistent with the expectations of UTRGV and the School of Music.

Experience teaching courses and/or conducting ensembles full-time at the university level or equivalent experience in full-time professional music ensembles.

Demonstrated ability to connect with region band program directors and students.

Experience with developing and implementing systematic recruitment activities which include but are not limited to off-campus high school visits, on-campus clinics and workshops for area high school students.

Established profile as a performing artist/conductor or demonstrated potential to develop a national level profile as a performing artist/conductor.

License or Certification Required?No

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2025

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date09/13/2024

Close Date11/15/2024

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may

require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is

performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive

and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of

Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least

135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement

Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week

and at least 135 days in length.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.edu

For your application to be properly reviewed and considered the committee is requesting the following documents:

the application online,

letter of interest,

curriculum vitae, Other Document: – Video of both rehearsal and performance (recorded facing the conductor from within or behind the ensemble within the last three years) demonstrating a variety of musical styles. Links to streaming videos, clearly indexed and labeled, should be included.

additional document: Scans of representative concert programs that demonstrate the diverse repertoire you have performed within the last 3-5 years. (Please upload in a single PDF document). *list of three references that includes contact information and title and

unofficial transcripts- Once hired, official transcripts are required for all levels of education.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to

demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based

test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of

English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the

International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44248

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Letter of Interest

• Additional Document

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Multi Media

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Teaching Statement

• Research Statement

• NCCPA Certification

• State Licensure

• Representative Research Publication/Grant Documents