Assistant Director of Bands/Director
of Athletic Bands
Wingate University Main Campus

Wingate is one of the fastest-growing independent universities in the state, serving more than 3,400
students on two campuses. At Wingate, we are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment
for working, learning, and living. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we respect each

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Assistant Director of Bands/Director
of Athletic Bands
Wingate University Main Campus

Wingate is one of the fastest-growing independent universities in the state, serving more than 3,400
students on two campuses. At Wingate, we are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment
for working, learning, and living. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we respect each
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individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.
Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from
the Charlotte metropolitan area. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate.

Position Summary:

Wingate University’s Department of Music seeks to hire an Assistant Director of

Bands/Director of Athletic Bands for January 2024. The position is an 11- month instructor position.
Wingate University believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging are critical to our
success as an institution, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a
diverse candidate pool. The Wingate Music Department is a collaborative and supportive environment
that seeks to build community and respect between and among faculty and students, encourage
excellence in music making, and honor students of all backgrounds and experiences.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary and administrative leadership in creating a Marching Band and

re-imagining the Pep Band

• Recruit outstanding students for the Music Department and the athletic bands and maintain a
high visibility among music programs in the region in order to grow enrollments of music
majors and band participants

• Collaborate with Athletics, Enrollment and Student Life to re-imagine the game day

experience

• Additional duties include but are not limited to one-on-one instruction, ensemble instruction,
event management, organizing group travel, equipment inventory supervision, developing
alumni contacts, promoting fund-raising initiatives, budget planning and oversight, and
administrative responsibilities with large group events including summer music camps, music
festivals, and marching competitions

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Music preferred, Master’s Degree required
• Minimum of 3 years K-12 public school teaching experience or professional equivalent

preferred

• Prior experience in a leadership role with a collegiate athletic band program required
• Demonstration of quality performances with athletic bands
• Salary is commensurate with candidate’s experience

Wingate University abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age
(over 40), sex, marital status or physical handicap, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. Wingate University is committed to the provisions of
the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. Wingate University expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with
legal authorization to work in the U.S.

WINGATE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES

How to apply:

Please submit the following to Human Resources at Recruitment (adp.com):
1)a letter of application with documented professional experience and reasons for interest in the
position, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) names and full contact information including email addresses
for three professional references, 4) unofficial transcripts, 5) a teaching philosophy that includes a
statement of principles and vision regarding athletic bands as well as matters of campus inclusion
and equity, and 6) a link to a 15-minute video example of teaching/conducting with an ensemble, as
well as a link to video of the candidate’s marching band with a description of the candidate’s role in
the performance.

Official review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Wingate University abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age
(over 40), sex, marital status or physical handicap, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. Wingate University is committed to the provisions of
the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. Wingate University expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with
legal authorization to work in the U.S.

WINGATE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES

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