Miami University
Color Guard Instructor
Color Guard Instructor for the Fall 2025 Season for the Miami University Marching Band. The main responsibility of this role is to write and teach choreography and equipment work, and direct the Miami University Marching Band Color Guard. Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience performing in a color guard; experience choreographing for flags and weapons; ability to write and record color guard work in a timely manner, while collaborating with color guard captains and marching band staff; attendance at a negotiated schedule of rehearsals and performances. Consideration may be given to candidates with prior experience choreographing and instructing for a college color guard, as well as completion of an undergraduate degree. Required Application Documents: Cover Letter and Resume Special Instructions: Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Additional Information: A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Reasonable Accommodations: Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Clery Act: As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at http://www.miamioh.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants: Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.
Color Guard Instructor for the Fall 2025 Season for the Miami University Marching Band. The main responsibility of this role is to write and teach choreography and equipment work, and direct the Miami University Marching Band Color Guard. Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience performing in a color guard; experience choreographing for flags and weapons; ability to write and record color guard work in a timely manner, while collaborating with color guard captains and marching band staff; attendance at a negotiated schedule of rehearsals and performances. Consideration may be given to candidates with prior experience choreographing and instructing for a college color guard, as well as completion of an undergraduate degree. Required Application Documents: Cover Letter and Resume Special Instructions: Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Additional Information: A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Reasonable Accommodations: Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Clery Act: As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at http://www.miamioh.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants: Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.