Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands (Exempt)

POSITION

Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands (Exempt)

• This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT

College of Arts & Media

SUPERVISOR TITLE

Dean, College of Arts and Media

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

EXEMPTION

Teacher Exemption

LOCATION

 HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is August 2026.

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR

EMPLOYMENT

•  Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University's Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION

 Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu

SUMMARY/SCOPE

The person in this position will direct HSU's Concert Band, direct HSU's Cowboy Band, and teach undergraduate classes and applied lessons in the candidate's area of expertise for the School of Music.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Candidate for this position must submit the following application materials via

Cornerstone Applicant Management System:

(1) Cover letter describing how the candidate fits the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position, (2) Current curriculum vitae (CV), (3) Statement of Christian Faith, and (4) at least three letters of reference providing information as to how the candidate can fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position. Applicants should have reference letters emailed directly to Amanda Weems (amanda.weems@hsutx.edu).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs and develops HSU's Concert Band and presents semester concerts. Directs and develops HSU's Cowboy Band, arranging for outside performances including opportunities nationally and internationally. Actively recruits for the instrumental program as well as the School of Music at large. Teaches within the School of Music. Advises current and prospective Music Education students. Provides service to the School of Music, College of Arts and Media, and university through involvement in committees as well as other university activities (e.g., commencement, convocation, etc.). Collaborates effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and members of the community. Engages in ongoing professional development as well as artistic/scholarly work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisor responsibilities, except for student workers.

COMPETENCIES

 As a part of a Teaching Philosophy, address each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area. Interview decisions are partially based on this information. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Job Knowledge

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Oral Communication
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Performance Coaching
• Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development. Conflict Resolution
• Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Planning/Organizing
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans. Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Payroll systems and Order processing systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in music is required, degree in music education is preferred. A completed master's degree in music with at least 18 completed graduate hours in the candidate's area of expertise is required. A music education degree is preferred. A doctoral degree in the field of music is preferred although not required for this position. Additionally, a minimum of five (5) years of conducting and teaching experience at either the high school or college level is preferred. Experience organizing and traveling with student groups is also preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Active or valid Teaching Music Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10

• 25 pounds. Employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
• 100 pounds.

This is not a sedentary position. This job is active in nature. Must be able to stand and walk during teaching and programming events/activities. Must be able to make trips across campus to various buildings and offices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a Full-Time, Exempt Level Faculty position with a teaching load at the Hardin-Simmons University campus. In addition to teaching, this position often requires extensive evening and/or week-end work, including frequent travel representing the university with university bands and instrumental ensembles to meet university needs. Ability to travel when needed for recruitment, various parades, and events, is required. Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability policy. Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed. Additional travel may be required on occasion to attend training, etc.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.