Associate Director of Bands/Director of Athletic Bands

Job Title: BYU School of Music-Associate Director of Bands/Director of Athletic Bands, 5-year Fixed Term (renewable)

Posting End Date: September 26

Required Degree: 

Master of Music (MM) in Music Education or Instrumental Conducting

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• A record of successful work with athletic bands

• A record of successful work teaching/conducting concert bands

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• A record of successful collegiate-level athletic band teaching is preferred

• A record of success in secondary school band directing experience is preferred

Duties/Expectations: 

• Rehearse and direct the BYU Cougar Marching Band and ROC (basketball) Bands

• Rehearse and conduct a University Band in the Winter semester

• Administer the activities, personnel, and instrument/uniform inventory of a large university athletic band program

• Teach Marching Band Techniques and other related courses in the School of Music based upon skills and experience

• Serve as an ambassador of BYU and the School of Music

• Recruit for the BYU Band Program

• Work collaboratively with the BYU Director of Bands in the administration of the BYU band program

• Serve on department, college, and university committees as assigned

• Post-season travel for athletic events

• Perform for campus events as needed

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.