Director of Bands | Tenure-Track Music Professor

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Professional development support

Moving expenses

Job summary

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands), a tenure-track, 9-month faculty position beginning Fall 2027. The Director leads the undergraduate band program, directs the Symphonic Band, teaches undergraduate courses, and engages in recruitment, outreach, and scholarly activity.

The role requires directing collegiate ensembles, growing instrumental programs, and collaborating across the music curriculum, with a strong

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Instrumental Conducting, Music Education, or a closely related field by Fall 2027.
• Proven excellence in teaching and ensemble leadership.
• Ability to direct a collegiate band.
• Commitment to student recruitment, mentoring, creative activity or scholarship, and service.
• Significant experience directing collegiate bands and growing instrumental programs.
• Desirable expertise in applied instruction for flute, double reeds, French horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba.

Responsibilities

• Direct the undergraduate Symphonic Band.
• Teach undergraduate music courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Recruit students and actively grow the program.
• Promote the band program within the university and broader community.

Skills

Ensemble leadership

Student recruitment

Mentoring

Collaborative teamwork

Community engagement

Education

Doctorate (DMA/PhD) in Instrumental Conducting or related field

Job description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands), a tenure-track, 9-month faculty position beginning Fall 2027. The Director leads the undergraduate band program, directs the Symphonic Band, teaches undergraduate courses, and engages in recruitment, outreach, and scholarly activity.

The role requires directing collegiate ensembles, growing instrumental programs, and collaborating across the music curriculum, with a strong