Assistant Professor - Music - Band Director - F99160

Eastern Washington University; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver for employees

Discounted sports tickets

Campus gym access

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA seeks an tenure-track Assistant Professor in Music as Band Director to begin mid-September 2027. The role centers on directing the Wind Ensemble and Marching/pep bands while teaching theory, conducting, and instrumental methods.

The position also includes area coordination for bands and active recruitment across regional programs. The successful candidate will mentor students pursuing performance and music education tracks and participate in

Qualifications

• MM (Master of Music) in Wind Band conducting.
• Record of success directing athletic bands such as marching band, pep band.
• Demonstrated experience in directing Wind Ensemble.
• 2+ years of experience in university-level teaching.
• Demonstrated recruitment initiatives in collaboration with regional high school band programs, and festival band events.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports the needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Teach Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, and Pep Band; area coordinator for bands.
• Teach music theory, instrumental techniques, advanced conducting.
• Mentor students in performance and music education tracks.
• Participate in applied learning opportunities, internships, undergraduate research, and professional engagement.
• Lead recruitment initiatives with high school band programs and festival events.
• Lead the WMEA chapter and related activities.

Skills

Direct Wind Ensemble leadership

Marching Band directing

Band program coordination

Mentor students in performance and ed

Recruitment initiatives in high school

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Master of Music in Wind Band Conducting

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Professor - Music - Band Director - F99160

Location:

Cheney

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill the position's responsibilities.

Term of Appointment:

9 Months

Job Summary:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Music position in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2027. The Music Program at EWU is nationally accredited by NASM and offers:

• Bachelor of Arts/Music-Liberal Arts
• Bachelor of Music – Performance
• Bachelor of Music - Composition
• Bachelor of Music Education
• Master of Music – Music Education (online)

Position Overview:

• Primary focus: Direct Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Code Red pep band.
• Multidisciplinary Scope: Teach additional coursework in Music Theory, Instrumental Methods, Brass Techniques, Conducting
• Area coordinator for all bands.

Music courses include classes in theory, Advanced Conducting, all bands, Instrumental Methods, Brass Techniques and applied lessons in at least one area. The ideal candidate would have the ability to mentor students in both the performance and music education tracks.

All full-time music faculty are expected to participate in applied learning opportunities for music students such as managing internships and mentoring students in undergraduate research, performance and professional engagement opportunities.

The Director of Bands plays a central role in recruitment, building the marching band program, instrument inventory and maintenance. This role also include:

• Facilitating the annual EWU Band Invitational Clinic.
• Coordinate Wind/Brass/Percussion scholarship auditions.
• Lead the WMEA chapter and related activities.
• Supporting recruitment initiatives in collaboration with regional high school band programs, festivals, and festival band events.

This position includes community engagement, and contribution to the department's academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and creative scholarship. We enthusiastically anticipate welcoming an effective, imaginative, collaborative musician-pedagogue into our program.

Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $67,744. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition,EWUoffers fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discountedEWUsports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation throughSTAbuses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed on November 15, 2026. Screening of applications will begin on November 2, 2026. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands‑on learning that leads to in‑demand careers. EWU’s 300‑acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy‑efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college‑bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’26 -’27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement:

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the United Faculty of Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement: SPRES-SHW1126081011160

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands:

Contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Protective Equipment:

University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• MM (Master of Music) in Wind Band conducting
• Record of success directing athletic bands such as marching band, pep band.
• Demonstrated experience in directing Wind Ensemble.
• 2+ years of experience in university-level teaching.
• Demonstrated recruitment initiatives in collaboration with regional high school band programs, and festival band events.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports the needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

• Record of success teaching at the college level for 3+ years.
• Ability to teach in lecture-based classes for general education curriculum such as music appreciation or world music.
• Experience with facilitating band clinics.
• Experience with career connected learning within the music industry.
• Experience with community partnerships and music internships.
• Experience with development of music curriculum.

Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate’s appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.

Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to Department needs, at EWU’s main campus in Cheney, WA.

Teaching Responsibilities: 80% of total workload (36 credits)

• Teach music courses in Wind Ensemble, Marching Band
• Teach music theory, instrumental techniques, advanced conducting.
• Additional courses to be considered based on the expertise of the candidate such as applied lessons.
• Area coordinator for bands.
• Marching Band Director during Fall term
• Participate in program meetings and activities.

Teaching includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:

• Faculty Advisor for BM/instrumental (wind-brass) majors
• Meet all scheduled classes.
• Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales.
• Schedule and attend office hours.
• Turn in grades according to established deadlines.

Scholarship & Service: 20% of workload (Typically 10% each)

• This position will be expected to engage in research and scholarship.
• This position will be expected to engage in service through department, college, university, and community/civic organizations, including service on committees.