Open Rank Music Faculty: Band Director & Ensembles

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

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.