Tenure-Track Director of Bands & Music

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Professional development funding

Moving expenses

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands). The position is a 9-month tenure-track faculty role overseeing the undergraduate band program, directing the Symphonic Band, and teaching undergraduate music courses.

The candidate will recruit students, promote the band within the university and community, and engage in scholarly activity; teaching, mentoring, and service are required. Begin Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate by start of Fall 2027.
• Proven excellence in teaching and ensemble leadership.
• Ability to direct a collegiate band and lead undergraduate program.
• Commitment to student recruitment, mentoring, and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Direct the undergraduate Symphonic Band and teach undergraduate music courses.
• Advise and mentor students; contribute to service to department and university.
• Recruit students and promote the band program locally and regionally.
• Engage in community outreach and pursue grants for program development.

Skills

Ensemble leadership

Teaching excellence

Student recruitment

Mentoring

Service to department

Education

Doctorate (DMA/PhD) in Instrumental Conducting or Music Education

Job description

Texas A&M International University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands). The position is a 9-month tenure-track faculty role overseeing the undergraduate band program, directing the Symphonic Band, and teaching undergraduate music courses.

The candidate will recruit students, promote the band within the university and community, and engage in scholarly activity; teaching, mentoring, and service are required. Begin Fall 2027.