Director of Bands & Wind Ensemble — Tenure-Track Professor

Music Opportunities; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Music Opportunities in Muncie, Indiana, invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Music to serve as Director of Bands. The role leads the Ball State Wind Ensemble and oversees the university's band program with five ensembles, teaching instrumental conducting to undergraduates and graduates, and engaging in recruitment.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Music with at least four years of collegiate wind ensemble conducting experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Music with at least four years of collegiate wind ensemble conducting experience.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental conducting.
• Preferred: terminal degree and five years of conducting at the collegiate level, plus a track record in teaching conducting and student recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ball State Wind Ensemble.
• Oversee the university band program, including five ensembles.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental conducting.
• Engage in recruitment activities and outreach.
• Supervise graduate assistants and support student musicians.

Skills

Wind ensemble conducting

Recruitment

Graduate assistant supervision

Course instruction

On-campus presence

Education

Master's degree in Music

Terminal degree (PhD/ DMA) preferred

Job description

Music Opportunities in Muncie, Indiana, invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Music to serve as Director of Bands. The role leads the Ball State Wind Ensemble and oversees the university's band program with five ensembles, teaching instrumental conducting to undergraduates and graduates, and engaging in recruitment.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Music with at least four years of collegiate wind ensemble conducting experience.