Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands

Position Details

Req ID:

req17814

Position Title:

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

001312

Campus:

Langston

Department:

Langston University

Location Address:

United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

0.00 - 55,000.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

M-F (may require availability to work some nights & weekends)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Position Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands
Nature of Position: Langston University is seeking a full-time Instructor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands in the Department of Music. The starting date will be Fall 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities: The faculty member must be prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service to the university. The faculty member will teach a minimum of 12 hours per semester in Music courses and provide mentorship and academic advising to undergraduate students. The faculty member should be skilled in the application of technology to enhance teaching and learning. The faculty member must teach marching band drill techniques and either jazz band, pep band, or concert band techniques. The faculty member will actively recruit student musicians to help strengthen the department's music and band programs. The faculty member will also participate in departmental, school, and university projects and committees. The faculty member will play an active role in shaping the future of the music department and university band program through departmental planning and development.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online and upload a current resume, a letter of intent, official transcript(s), and three current letters of recommendation, for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications: A Ph.D. or D.M.A in music, music performance, music education, or a similar area with appropriate music concentration and expertise in lower brass or F horn techniques from a regionally or nationally accredited university is preferred however, a Master's degree and ABD degree candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. College teaching experience preferred. The preferred candidate will specialize in either lower brass or F horn teaching and techniques. The preferred candidate will be responsible for writing music at a collegiate level and designing, teaching, and executing marching band drill/field show performances. The preferred candidate must have the ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom and must be willing and able to use technology relevant to specifically assigned courses.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Langston University is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other Federal Laws and regulations, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.