Open Rank - Lecturer or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Music)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

NC State University seeks an Open Rank lecturer or Teaching Professor in Music to lead its athletic and concert band components. The candidate will direct ensembles, contribute to marching band show design, and support program growth within the Department of Performing Arts and Technology.

The role includes teaching, ensemble direction, and collaboration across athletics and academics, with duties spanning rehearsals, games, and special events, and a focus on student development.

Qualifications

• At least two years college-level teaching experience.
• Experience working with athletic and concert bands at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience with choreography and marching band show design.
• Experience directing a large concert band ensemble.
• Background in Brass performance and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as associate director for the marching band and athletic pep bands; coordinate activities and collaborate with the director to support the band program.
• Direct the Symphonic Band and assist with marching arts activities, including brass/woodwind instruction, music arranging, and drill writing.
• Attend home and away football games and select pep band performances; supervise performances as needed.
• Assist with conducting and supervising bands at special events (Bowl games, parades).
• Organize NC State Band Day for high school students and support recruitment efforts.
• Perform administrative duties for the band program in collaboration with the Director of Bands.
• Collaborate with athletics bands staff to promote student growth and program vision.
• Contribute to department/university committees as assigned.

Skills

Athletic band experience

College-level teaching

Choreography & marching show design

Concert band direction

Brass performance pedagogy

Job description

Open Rank - Lecturer or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Music)

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG195017EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Open Rank - Lecturer or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Music)

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience, credentials, and faculty rank ($45,000 - $65,000)

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Schedule based on course, ensemble, and athletic event times. Will include evenings and weekends and some holidays.

Job Location

Department

Department Performing Arts and Technology

About the Department

The mission of the Department of Performing Arts and Technology is to provide an accessible environment where all NC State students have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, which prepares them for a lifetime of arts engagement and a variety of careers. We cultivate this environment through excellence in teaching, performance, service, outreach, and creative and scholarly work in arts entrepreneurship, dance, music, and music technology.

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology offers a variety of technique, ensemble, and lecture courses. The Department has a new major in Music Technology and also provides academic minors in Dance Studies, Dance Performance and Choreography, Music Studies, Music Performance, and Arts Entrepreneurship. More information about the department can be found at https://performingartstech.dasa.ncsu.edu/.

Over the next year, the Department of Performing Arts and Technology will transition from the Division of Academic and Student Affairs ( DASA ) to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences ( CHASS ). The transition will create new opportunities for collaboration and closer connections with related disciplines while providing an academic structure that supports the department’s continued growth and success. Candidates joining the department will be part of this exciting transition and contribute to the department’s continued development within CHASS .

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The Department of Performing Arts and Technology ( DPAT ) seeks applicants for a renewable, full-time, non-tenure track music faculty position beginning in the Fall 2027 semester. The successful candidate will have expertise in all aspects of a comprehensive band program to provide assistance in directing athletic bands in rehearsals as well as at home and away games. Duties also include directing additional instrumental ensembles and/or teaching other music courses as assigned, and administrative duties in support of the department.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as an associate director for the marching band and all athletic pep bands; supervise and coordinate a variety of instrumental activities; collaborate with the director of bands to serve the band program at NC State; and direct the Symphonic Band.
• Serve in all areas of the marching arts in support of the Power Sound of the South Marching Band. This can include marching fundamentals, brass and woodwind instruction, music arranging, and drill writing.
• Attend all home and assigned away football games, as well as select pep band performances throughout the year in consultation with the Director of Bands.
• Assist with conducting and supervising the bands at special performances (Bowl games, parades, etc.) throughout the year.
• Assist with organizing, promoting, and hosting NC State Band Day for high school students.
• Perform administrative duties for the band program in consultation with the Director of Bands.
• Work collectively with the Director of Bands, in cooperation with all athletics bands’ staff, to support the vision for the program while maintaining a strong commitment to promoting student growth.
• Additional responsibilities include recruiting, working collaboratively with DPAT faculty and staff, promoting an environment of collegiality, and providing service to the campus, the community, and the profession.

Additional responsibilities for this position include serving on department or university committees as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Other Required Qualifications

• At least two years college-level teaching experience
• Experience working with athletic and concert bands at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with choreography and marching band show design.
• Experience directing a large concert band ensemble.
• Background in Brass performance and pedagogy.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/06/2026

Anticipated Close Date

Anticipated Close Date 12/11/2026

Position Number

Position Number 00106393

Position Type

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment

Appointment 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

Department ID 248401 - Performing Arts and Technology

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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