Position Title:

Visiting Lecturer of Music/Interim Director of Athletic Bands

Department/School:

School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:

$85,000 - $90,000

Job Summary:

The School of Communication and the Arts at Marist University invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer of Music/Interim Director of Athletic Bands with a focus on leading the university’s marching and pep bands. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to teach music history courses geared toward the first-year non-major, as well as other specialized courses such as Marching Band Drill Design or Instrumental Skills. The Music Program seeks a candidate with both ensemble direction and classroom teaching experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Music, Music Education, or similar field.
• Two or more years of teaching experience and/or demonstrated ability to teach at the collegiate level.
• Evidence of inclusive teaching.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct the Marist University Marching Band and Pep Band for all home football and basketball games and post-season tournaments.
• Work with Program leadership and Marist Athletics for the planning and coordination of annual pre-season Marching Band Camp.
• Teach music courses related to the candidate’s expertise, including foundational music history courses offered to non-music students as part of the Core/Liberal Studies program.
• Expand the size, scope, and diversity of the Music Program through creative and comprehensive musical programming initiatives, and other related outreach activities.
• Meet with students outside of class time for additional instruction as appropriate.
• Engage in a variety of service duties, including school and college committee service, admissions, recruitment, curriculum development and assessment, admissions, student affairs, and community/industry outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Music/Music Education.
• Established reputation as a marching band director at the pre-college and/or collegiate level with a consistent record of creativity and/or scholarship.
• Two or more years of conducting, with evidence of effective conducting.
• A strong analytical and creative skill set, deep knowledge of the latest disruptions within music education, and the ability to teach and critique student work.
• Deep collaborative spirit to work with other Music Program faculty on curriculum development and interdisciplinary music performances.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Supporting materials such as performance video recordings, music arrangements, may be requested.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Marist University Music Program offers a minor in Music with both instrumental and vocal tracks. Primarily a performance-based program, the Music Program is home to over 400 (non-major) students who participate in any of our 19 performing ensembles or enroll in a variety of courses in music theory and history. From applied study in voice, piano, brass, woodwinds, percussion, or strings, to researching the lives and works of composers, the Marist student finds an atmosphere of individual care and attention to personal growth. Marist’s Music ensembles have gained recognition through both local and global performances.

The Music Program is housed in the School of Communication and the Arts, which prepares students for careers in communication, media, fashion & arts practices, building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, we foster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist’s location in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional college experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer, while our global campus in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time, renewable

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching and service.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.