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VISITING INSTRUCTOR OF UNIVERSITY BANDS ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Position Available: Visiting Instructor of University Bands, with responsibilities as director of the Purdue University Symphony Orchestra, director of the Concert Band (fall semester) and director of the Collegiate Band (spring semester). The position is a non-tenured, one year position.
Duties: Serve as the director of the Purdue University Symphony Orchestra with responsibilities for coordination of instruction. This includes planning and carrying out of the daily operation of the Purdue Symphony, music preparation and instruction. This also includes coordination of the symphony orchestra chamber music program. In addition, serve as director of the university Concert Band during the fall semester and a concert band during the spring semester. Play a significant role in student recruitment and alumni outreach.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred. Minimum of three years of public school and/or college teaching experience required. Successful experience as director of a symphony orchestra is also required. Large ensemble conducting and rehearsal experience is essential. The ability to effectively communicate with students, peers, and alumni is an important aspect of this position. Individuals with string background are encouraged to apply.
Salary: Competitive, based upon academic background and professional experience.
Application Procedure: The search will remain open until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on May 8. Employment will begin no later than July 1, 2006.
Application Procedure: Submit a letter of application, vitae, complete transcripts and three letters of reference (no tapes or other documentation at this time) to:
Jay Gephart Acting Director of University Bands Purdue University Bands Elliott Hall of Music 712 Third Street West Lafayette , IN 47907-2005
General: Purdue University is a major public institution of higher learning, affiliated with the Big Ten Conference, with an enrollment of over 38,000 students. University Bands is a department affiliated with Student Services. Although no school of music exists on this campus and no music degree program is offered, over six hundred students are enrolled in thirteen band-related course offerings. An extensive program of concert band, orchestra, and jazz band is offered on a curricular basis, including a strong program of private instrumental study. The campus is situated one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours southeast of Chicago in an artistically oriented community. Additional information on Purdue University and the band and orchestra program may be obtained by visiting the Purdue University web site ( www.purdue.edu/bands ). Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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