Director of Bands & Instrumental Programs

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Music to serve as Director of Bands and Instrumental Activities. The successful candidate will lead and develop the university band program, teach at graduate and undergraduate levels, and contribute to RSCA, recruitment, and service.

The role includes administrative duties, a reduced teaching load, and collaboration with the School of Music to support Wind Ensemble, marching and jazz

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Music Education, Conducting, or closely related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least three years as Director or Assistant Director of Bands at university level.
• Ability to multi-task and work well as part of a team; manage budgets; coordinate department-wide recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the Wind Ensemble (top ensemble).
• Teach Graduate and Undergraduate Conducting.
• Teach graduate courses in instrumental repertoire and pedagogy.
• Teach additional courses based on the candidate's area of expertise.
• Organize and administer a comprehensive university band program including concert ensembles, marching band, jazz ensembles and athletic bands.
• Provide leadership of the band staff and instrumental faculty; oversee program development.
• Supervise budget management and fiscal responsibilities for division needs.
• Recruit for the band and university at regional and state levels.
• Promote the band and university at regional, state and national events.
• Participate in creative and/or research activities consistent with faculty appointments.
• Participate in service activities consistent with faculty appointments.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Recruitment activities

Collaboration with faculty

Conducting and teaching

Education

Doctorate in Music Education or Conducting

University-level directing experience

Job description

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Music to serve as Director of Bands and Instrumental Activities. The successful candidate will lead and develop the university band program, teach at graduate and undergraduate levels, and contribute to RSCA, recruitment, and service.

The role includes administrative duties, a reduced teaching load, and collaboration with the School of Music to support Wind Ensemble, marching and jazz