Band Director

Description

Band Director

POSITION:  Band Director 

SUPERVISOR: Dean of the School of Creative and Media Arts 

DEPARTMENT:  School of Creative and Media Arts

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change. 

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community.  We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.

Tiffin University’s School of Creative & Media Arts houses the cutting-edge Commercial Music program, designed from the ground up to give students experience in training across all areas that are vital to success as a professional musician -- music production, performance, writing, and business. The School also offers students a wide range of interdisciplinary, co-curricular and extracurricular activities across arts and communication areas. 

The School also houses a cutting-edge Digital Media degree program, which includes professional tracks in a variety of multimedia production and content creation fields, including Video Production, Photography & Design, Digital Storytelling, Sports Media, Strategic Communication, and Audio Production. Faculty and staff within the School have a wide range of advanced professional experience in their disciplines. 

Tiffin University’s bachelor’s degree in Commercial Music strives to develop in students a deep knowledge in areas necessary for success as a professional musician: comprehensive musicianship (keyboard harmony, aural skills, and writing & arranging), music technology, and music entrepreneurship. All students also get practical training on piano, guitar, bass and drums, playing in a variety of commercial styles. 

In support of their own unique career paths in professional music, students may pursue advanced study within professional tracks in Studio Production, Songwriting, Performance & Teaching, and Studio Writing. Students can receive individual instruction as a vocalist, pianist, guitarist, bassist, percussionist, songwriter, beatmaker or producer, as well as support of their own independent projects. All commercial music students have access to TU’s pro recording studio, and participate in commercial music ensembles specializing in funk, rock, jazz, hip hop, gospel and original music, or in the areas of concert production and media production. 

The degree’s Creative Core also includes required coursework in digital media and design, providing students with diverse resources to support their entrepreneurial music endeavors. The program also gives students a variety of hands-on opportunities both inside the classroom and in conjunction with diverse extracurricular and co-curricular activities for which students receive scholarship support. 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a ten-month full-time position with faculty status and responsibilities based on qualifications. Candidates with a master’s degree in music will be preferred, and a master’s degree is required for a position that holds faculty status. A candidate holding a bachelor’s degree in music or music education may be considered for a comparable full-time staff position. 

Position responsibilities include the following:

• Directing university marching and concert bands, with particular focus on programming innovative and creative performances that reflect commercial music related themes
• Directing university jazz, rock, and/or other commercial music ensembles 
• Providing leadership, vision, and active engagement in the university’s recruitment program for incoming commercial music majors and non-major music ensemble members.
• As determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience, possible additional responsibilities may include teaching rhythm section performance, recording studio production, music business, songwriting, private instruction, music fundamentals and aural skills, or keyboard harmony.

Successful candidates must embrace modern music education philosophies regarding commercial music and modern popular music styles that are culturally relevant to younger students of diverse backgrounds. 

Evidence of effective music directing and teaching to diverse learners and experience in promoting and fostering a supportive learning environment using a variety of methodologies is a plus. The successful candidate will also play an important role in the support of the learning objectives and outcomes for both extra-curricular and curricular music programs. 

Compensation commensurate with experience. Faculty rank consideration would be determined by credentials and professional experience.  

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing music direction and instruction at the undergraduate level in the School for Creative and Media Arts. Areas may include: university bands, commercial music ensembles, commercial music courses, and private music instruction 
• Provide leadership in the growth and development of Commercial Music academic, extracurricular and co-curricular offerings 
• Serve as facilitator and advisor for an extracurricular or co-curricular student work in Commercial Music 
• Demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively and collegially in activities, projects and programs that support program growth and student success. 
• Attend department, school, and university meetings, serving on university, school and other committees as appointed. 
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students 
• Supervise internships and individually guided studies 
• Be responsible for other duties as assigned by the Dean 
• Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment. 
• Demonstrate personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Tiffin University’s Guiding Principles. 
• Demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills. 
• Demonstrate the ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

• Education: MM, MFA or other terminal degree preferred. Bachelor of Music or Music Education may be considered. 
• Experience: Demonstrated success in instrumental ensemble directing at the high school or college level is preferred, experience in marching band and concert band rehearsal techniques is required. Experience in marching drill writing is a plus. Commercial music performing experience is desired. 

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED BENEFITS

Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence:  Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer