Franklin Fellowship in Music/Visiting Assistant Professor – University of Georgia (posted 6.30.08) The Franklin Fellow is a three-year visiting assistant professor position for those who have completed a doctorate within the past three years.  It is designed to help launch a person’s career in higher education.  Our current Fellow Andrew Trachsel was recently awarded interim Director of Bands at Ohio University. Position Description:  Full-time, non-tenure track position in Band and Music Education; ten-month appointment is for the academic year but is renewable for up to two additional years subject to satisfactory performance and continued availability of funds.  Summer employment also possible.  Appointment beginning in August, 2008. Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Bands as needed in all aspects of a major university band including assisting with the Redcoat Marching Band.  Teach courses in music education and band.  Possible areas of instruction may include conducting, woodwind methods, jazz, instrumentation/ arranging, and instrumental music literature. Assume administrative duties with the band area as appropriate and participate in outreach activities to include summer camps, festivals, and seminars.  The successful candidate is expected to work collegially with the professional faculty and staff and to participate on a regular and ongoing basis in the professional development activities of the UGA Institute of Higher Education. Credentials: Appropriate doctoral degree recently received from an institution other than the University of Georgia.  Public/private school music teaching experience. Salary: $35,384 beginning August, 2008 plus a 2% raise in January, 2009 to a final salary of $36,092. Contact: Dr. William Davis, Associate Director-Administration Hugh Hodgson School of Music University of Georgia 250 River Road, Athens, GA 30602-7287 telephone (706) 542-3737, fax (706) 542-2773 web site: http://www.music.uga.edu/ Application Procedure: Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via email to wddavis@uga.edu. Also send a conducting video/audio recording of performance and/or rehearsal to the address given above, with a SASE for return of the recording if desired. To assure full consideration all application materials must be received by July 3, 2008. Early applications are encouraged. Applications from women and minority candidates are encouraged. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Interim Band Director - Baylor University (posted 6.25.08) Non-tenure track, one-year appointment APPOINTMENT TERM: August 1, 2008 to May 16, 2009 RESPONSIBILITIES: * Depending upon candidate’s expertise and experience, responsibilities include: assist with the Golden Wave Marching Band and Courtside Players pep band; conduct the Symphonic or Concert Band, as assigned * Teaching responsibilities may include marching band techniques, conducting, or other duties as assigned according to qualifications and departmental needs QUALIFICATIONS: * Masters degree required * Candidate must clearly demonstrate expertise in areas listed above RANK AND SALARY: * Commensurate with qualifications and experience * (National search for a full-time position will take place during the 2008-09 academic year) APPLICATION PROCESS: * Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled (to receive optimum consideration, materials must be received by July 7) * Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and contact information for at least three additional references * Additional materials may be requested, as needed, at a later time * Submit materials electronically (in PDF format) to Dr. Eric Wilson, Director of Bands; E_Wilson@baylor.edu Organized in 1921, the Baylor School of Music is Texas oldest member of the National Association of Schools of Music. It is located on the 432-acre main campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, a metropolitan area of over 200,000 people situated midway between Dallas and Austin. There are 59 resident faculty members serving approximately 400 music majors. Degree programs at the bachelors and masters levels are offered in a broad range of performance, scholarly, and pedagogical areas. Baylor University currently enrolls over 14,000 students, representing all 50 states and 110 countries. Baylor is a Baptist university, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. To learn more about Baylor University, please visit our website at www.baylor.edu.

Assistant Director of Bands - The University of Akron Interim Position - Still Taking Applications (posted 6.25.08) ONE-YEAR POSITION Responsibilities: One-year position with responsibility for all aspects of the athletic band program including direction of the marching band and supervision of pep bands for men’s and women’s basketball.  Primary duties include coordination with the athletic department, drill design, band camp, rehearsals, performances, and assist with all aspects of a comprehensive university band program.  Additional teaching responsibilities will include conducting the university concert band and teaching a marching band techniques course. Required Qualifications: Masters Degree in Music.  A record of successful college and/or high school marching band experience required. The School of Music, one of seven academic units within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is located in Guzzetta Hall.  With a full-time faculty of 28 and a part-time faculty of 56, the School has an undergraduate and graduate student body of more than 400 music majors.  The School of Music offers both a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree and a Bachelor of Music degree with options in music education, performance, composition, jazz studies, and history and literature.  In addition, the Master of Music degree is available with concentrations in music education, composition, performance, theory, history and literature, accompanying, and music technology.  The 17 acre campus, with 76 buildings, is within walking distance of downtown Akron and is located in a metropolitan area of 2.8 million people.  Today, more than 24,000 students from 35 states and 80 foreign countries are enrolled in its 10 degree-granting units.  The University of Akron is among the 60 largest universities in the nation and boasts the third largest principal campus enrollment of Ohio’s state universities. Rank and Salary:  Visiting Assistant Professor.  Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of application; resume; three current letters of recommendation; complete credentials and transcripts; names of references with addresses and telephone numbers; a video/dvd of recent marching band show and concert band performance/rehearsal; and any other supportive materials to: Mr. Robert D. Jorgensen Director of Bands The University of Akron School of Music Akron, OH  44325-1002 Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.  To receive optimum consideration, application materials should be received by July 8, 3008.

Assistant Director of Bands - University of Kentucky (posted 6.11.08) Position: Assistant Director of Bands, non-tenure track, one-year appointment beginning August 1, 2008 Description/Duties: The University of Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Director of Bands to help expand the prominence of a nationally recognized and highly visible university band program.  The Assistant Director of Bands will serve as co-director of the University of Kentucky Wildcat Marching Band and director of the UK Pep Bands and the UK Concert Band.  Duties will also include working directly with the Director of Bands and Associate Director of Bands in the administration of all UK Bands programs, including recruitment, publicity, festivals, and summer camps. Teaching responsibilities may include marching band techniques, conducting, or music education as assigned. Qualifications: Masters degree required, doctorate preferred.  Candidates must clearly demonstrate a successful track record in leading marching and concert bands, with teaching experience at the university and public school levels strongly desired. Rank: Instructor - one year term appointment.  (Full search for a permanent position will take place during the 2008-09 academic year). Salary: Competitive Applications: Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters or recommendation, and names and contact information for three additional references.  Please do not send additional materials until requested.  Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Funding for this position is subject to administrative approval.  The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Applications should be addressed to: John Cody Birdwell Assistant Director of Bands Search Committee 33 Fine Arts University of Kentucky Lexington, KY  40506-0022 Phone:  859-257-2263 Email: cody.birdwell@uky.edu