Instructor of the Practice in Music / Director of Athletic Bands

The Utah Tech University Music Department seeks a highly qualified, enthusiastic, and motivated Instructor of the Practice in Music to grow and lead the Utah Tech Marching Band and Varsity Pep Band. This unique faculty position will work closely with the tenure-track faculty Director of Bands to recruit and increase the size of the band program. This position will also partner with others in the Music department, Athletics, and other departments to create high quality performances that will benefit the university at a variety of events.

In addition to directing and recruiting the Utah Tech Marching Band and Varsity Pep Band, this position will:

• Administer the athletic band program including planning, program development, and budgeting.
• Provide leadership of the athletic bands including music selection, and/or arranging; field show design; and supervision of Athletic Band staff.
• Collaborate with Music department to enhance instrumental and music educational offerings. Preference given to a high brass instructor who can build a private studio and teach high brass classes.
• Keep current with development in the discipline; mentor and support students; be accessible outside of classrooms and rehearsals; engage in service activities in support of the university and community.
• Work closely with Athletics and Athletic Marketing to collaborate regarding events management.
• Attend college recruiting fairs, open houses, and other community events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in music and experience directing a marching band required. Doctorate in Music with experience directing college marching bands preferred, with ABD candidates also being considered.
• Experience mentoring students, leading student travel, and teaching at the college level.
• Ability to use software to aid drill design, music arranging, and other essential tasks.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with students, fellow music faculty, athletic staff and administration, and the general public.
• Demonstrated effectiveness with recruiting and retaining music students.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) two-year professional-track faculty position; contingent upon funding thereafter. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2025. Annual salary of $50,000, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 6, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, two letters of recommendation, internet links to four video recordings of previous work with Athletic bands (two of a marching band show under applicant's direction and two of a rehearsal that shows teaching style), and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee -titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.