Job Duties:

Instruction/Administration (75%)

• The Interim Assistant Director of Marching and Athletic Bands responsibilities include assisting the Director of Athletic Bands in the teaching, performance, and administration of the University of Minnesota âœPride of MN❠Marching Band; teaching, performance, and administration of the Athletic Pep Bands âœGopher Groove❠in both fall and spring semesters; arranging and drill writing for the Marching and Athletic Bandsâ“as needed; administration for Campus Bands (non-major ensembles); guest conducting concert wind band ensembles; and potentially co-teaching and conducting a concert band ensemble, and/or teaching a Marching Band techniques course.
  
  Program Support (15%)
• Assist and support all aspects of the athletic and concert band programs with the Director of Bands, Associate Director of Bands, and the Director of Marching and Athletic Bands.
• Contribute to local and regional service and outreach activities
   

Required Qualifications:

• A Master of Music Degree in Conducting or Music Education
• Successful experience in a college or university athletic band program
• Substantial experience as a concert ensemble conductor and teacher
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, interpersonal skills, and communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Doctor of Music Degree in Conducting, or progress toward a completed doctorate by date of appointment
• Three or more years of successful teaching at the high school or collegiate/university level

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