Assistant​/Instrumental and Visual Instructor

Location: Boiling Springs

Gardner-Webb University invites applications for a Visual/Instrumental Instructor. We are seeking an individual with prior knowledge and experience working with students in marching band. Individual will work closely with the Director of Athletic Bands to design a visual and musical program. Drill writing, arranging and composing are also possibilities with this position dependent upon individual's strengths. This is a temporary, part-time position that is scheduled to end in December 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Ability to run sectionals, drill learning process and ensemble if needed.

* Familiarity of Pyware software to write drill and Ultimate Drill Book (UDB) app in order to teach the drill.

* Ability to attend band camp, all rehearsals, football games, tournament games and other events planned throughout the year as needed by the Director.

Required

Education and Experience:

* Position requires a music undergraduate degree, prior knowledge and experience in working with students in marching band.

* Must have instrumental and woodwind experience.

* Individual should be a strong leader in music and the marching arts with excellent skills in marching, and performance.

* Must have extensive experience in the marching arts (DCI, WGI, or collegiate marching band.)

Application:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest and resume with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries.

GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.