[Trombone-l] music faculty positions

[John Jay Hilfiger]

Castleton State College has a couple of Music faculty openings  
starting next fall:

Associate Director of Bands - Castleton State College, Vermont, seeks  
to fill an instructor or assistant professorship in music beginning  
in August 2008; this is a possible tenure-track position.  
Qualifications:  Minimum of a Masters in music/music education  
required. The candidate will show evidence of successful high school  
and/or college marching band teaching experience. In addition,  
knowledge of current computer drill design software is required, as  
well as demonstrated success in recruiting and working  
collaboratively with public school band programs. Preference will be  
given to candidates with proven experience as a show designer and  
marching band teaching success. Responsibilities: Coordinate and  
direct athletic bands, including the development of a marching band  
program, and direct other college instrumental ensembles as  
appropriate. Additional courses will be assigned from the music  
curriculum which could include applied music, instrumental methods,  
music education, music history, theory, and music appreciation.  
Active student recruitment, an interest in working with our civic  
engagement and K-12 teacher education programs and continued  
contribution to the excellence of the Music Department are essential  
and on-going responsibilities. Application:  Send a letter of  
application, curriculum vitae, at least three original letters of  
recommendation, a completed CSC application (available on  
www.castleton.edu), list of references and video of marching band  
performances produced by the candidate to: Dr. Joseph T. Mark,  
Academic Dean, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT 05735.

Director of Choral Activities - Castleton State College, Vermont,  
seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professorship in music  
beginning in August 2008. We are searching for an outstanding  
candidate who will be able to provide leadership in the choral music  
program, serve as director of the Collegiate Choral, teach vocal  
pedagogy and coordinate applied vocal instruction. Additional courses  
will be assigned from the music curriculum which could include,  
applied voice, music education, music history, theory, and music  
appreciation. Active student recruitment, an interest in working with  
our civic engagement and K-12 teacher education programs and  
continued contribution to the excellence of the Music Department are  
essential and on-going responsibilities. Qualifications: Master's  
degree required, Doctorate preferred. Previous college teaching  
experience strongly preferred. Application:  Send a letter of  
application, curriculum vitae, at least three original letters of  
recommendation, a completed CSC application (available on  
www.castleton.edu), list of references and video of choral  
performances produced by the candidate to: Dr. Joseph T. Mark,  
Academic Dean, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT 05735.



Jay Hilfiger