Coordinator of Bands, Assistant Professor

Loyola University New Orleans
US - Louisiana - New Orleans
October 20, 2024

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : New Orleans, LA

Job Type: 10 Month Faculty

Job Number: 202200234

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Music & Media Dean's Office

Opening Date: 03/01/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Description

Loyola University New Orleans is seeking an experienced teacher, musician, conductor, and colleague who displays innovative approaches to educational pedagogy and ensemble conducting, to serve as the Conductor of Wind Bands and Coordinator within the School of Music & Theatre Professions. The successful candidate will oversee the artistic, academic, and administrative needs of the Winds, Brass and Percussion programs at Loyola. The appointment will be made at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor and will begin in August 2025.
Examples of Duties

Teaching duties will include:

Direction of Loyola's Wind Ensemble and Concert Bands, providing artistic vision and academic leadership of the Loyola University Band Program.
Teach Undergraduate and Graduate-level courses in conducting and music education.
Supervising and fostering opportunities for student conductors, both in rehearsal and concert settings

Additional Duties:

Administrative leadership of the Band Program, including the faculty and events of the applied studios in the wind and percussion areas, as well as oversight of band office work study students.
Manage instrument inventory, band library, and other management/administrative duties of the Band Program.
Active participation in all stages of the recruitment and admissions process, including, but not limited to: Maintaining active, working relationships with high school band directors throughout the region to recruit for the band program, leading high school band clinics, coordinating with other faculty, travel, and other recruitment efforts.
Organize and host the Loyola Bourgeois Honor Band in the fall and the Invitational Band Festival in the spring.
Maintain working relationships with other music faculty, admissions, marketing, and events coordinators.
Participation/representation on various college and university committees as needed.
Serve as an academic advisor to undergraduate and graduate music students.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in conducting or music education with significant professional experience.
Experience teaching and conducting at the secondary and/or post- secondary level.
Evidence of successful leadership within the school, community, and the profession.

Desired Qualifications

Doctoral degree in conducting or music education or near completion by the time of appointment.
Evidence of establishing and conducting a strong band program at high school, collegiate and/or professional levels.
Established record of accomplishment in performance, teaching, and leadership within the school, community, and the profession.

Supplemental Information

To apply, qualified and interested applicants should submit:

Letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts (official or unofficial)
Names and contact information for three references
Portfolio of professional work and scholarly endeavors which includes links to a compilation of at least 30 minutes of unedited digital video recordings representative and varied instrumental ensemble conducting rehearsal and performance Only electronic applications will be accepted (single/combined PDF attachments containing links). The successful candidate will start on August 1, 2025.

Please complete the only required information within the online application at and then attach a single required document in pdf format.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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