Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Athletic Bands)

Lamar University - Beaumont; Town of Texas, Beaumont (WI, TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and qualified individual to join as a Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Music. This exciting role involves directing the university's marching band and basketball pep band while teaching instrumental conducting and marching band methods. The successful candidate will play a vital role in student recruitment and maintaining strong relationships with local schools. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering musical excellence and shaping future musicians. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the next generation of music educators and performers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Insurance

State of Texas Retirement Plans

100% Tuition Coverage for Employees and Dependents

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music required; teaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Lamar University Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band.
• Teach instrumental conducting and marching band methods courses.

Skills

Teaching Music

Conducting Bands

Student Recruitment

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Music

Doctorate in Music (preferred)

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education (preferred)

Tools

Pyware

Job description

Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Athletic Bands)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three professional references are required to complete the online application process.

Additionally, please attach a document in the application portal with links to video recordings that demonstrate qualifications for the position. At least one of each of the following video types are required: conducting a concert/symphonic band in performance, marching band performance (halftime/exhibition show) that was taught/directed by the candidate. Optional video links that may also be provided include conducting a concert/symphonic band in rehearsal, teaching/directing a marching band in rehearsal, leading/directing a basketball pep band in rehearsal and/or performance.

Candidates may also attach PDF file(s) documenting their experience and expertise as a drill writer or music arranger, if applicable.

Please direct any questions about the position to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Andrew McMahan, at [e-mail].

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number 2022185

Classification Title

Position Title

Position Title Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Athletic Bands)

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

Salary Commensurate

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:
The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at Lamar University is seeking a highly qualified candidate for Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor (Director of Athletic Bands) beginning July 2025. In this position, the successful candidate will direct, sustain, and promote Lamar University’s marching band, The Showcase of Southeast Texas, as well as the Lamar University Basketball Pep Band. They will also serve as the conductor of the Symphonic Band, the university’s second concert band as well as teach introductory courses in instrumental conducting and marching band methods. The successful candidate will also assist the Director of Bands with the teaching and administration of a comprehensive university band program as well as assist with the recruitment and retention of talented undergraduate music majors, minors, and non-music majors for the university, department and band program. They will also assist in the coordination and production of various band program annual events such as the High School Marching Band Day, Honors Wind Symphony and Summer Band Camp.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Serve as the Director of Athletic Bands, leading the Lamar University Marching Band, the university’s Basketball Pep Band, and the Symphonic Band: the university’s second concert band.
• Teach the first instrumental conducting course for music majors in the Fall and the Marching Band Methods course in the Spring. (Other courses may be included and/or substituted based upon the candidate’s strengths and background.)
• Additional faculty duties include student recruitment, creative/scholarly activity, and participation in departmental, college and university service.
• Assist the department and band program in maintaining positive relationships with area school districts, junior colleges and private instructors.

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• A master’s degree in Music for Visiting Instructor
• Experience teaching and directing marching and pep bands at the high school or university level
• Experience teaching and directing concert/symphonic band at the high school or university level
• Strong departmental citizenship and a cooperative attitude among colleagues, students and staff
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational, management and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• An earned doctorate degree in Music · An earned bachelor’s degree in Music Education
• Experience teaching and directing marching and pep bands at the university level
• Experience teaching and directing concert/symphonic band at the university level
• Experience designing and generating drill for a modern corps style marching band using Pyware
• Experience teaching university courses such as conducting, marching band methods or other courses taken by students pursuing a major in music
• Experience teaching high school as a band director

Certification Required

Physical Requirements

Work Hours

Job Conditions

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Essential Functions

Open Date

Open Date 05/05/2025

Close Date

Close Date 05/27/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three professional references are required to complete the online application process.

Additionally, please attach a document in the application portal with links to video recordings that demonstrate qualifications for the position. At least one of each of the following video types are required: conducting a concert/symphonic band in performance, marching band performance (halftime/exhibition show) that was taught/directed by the candidate. Optional video links that may also be provided include conducting a concert/symphonic band in rehearsal, teaching/directing a marching band in rehearsal, leading/directing a basketball pep band in rehearsal and/or performance.

Candidates may also attach PDF file(s) documenting their experience and expertise as a drill writer or music arranger, if applicable.

Please direct any questions about the position to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Andrew McMahan, at [e-mail].

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to [e-mail] a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Unofficial Transcript 1

Curriculum Vitae

List of References

Letter of application

links to video recordings

Optional Documents

Miscellaneous

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