Lecturer - Music and Director of Bands

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Lecturer - Music and Director of Bands

Job Summary:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a 100% special faculty/
Lecturer position in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2026. This position will specialize in Music Instruction. This Lecturer appointment for academic year  will have the option for renewal based on performance, funding availability and department need.

Teaching: Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year. Release time for service to the program is negotiable.

Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university with enrollment over 10,000 students. EWU offers programs across multiple locations including Cheney, Spokane, Catalyst building, SIERR, and Riverpoint. The university emphasizes hands-on learning and serves diverse communities.

The expected salary upon hire is $53,629. EWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance and retirement, along with fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, access to campus facilities, and transportation via STA buses. For benefits information see the EWU Benefits page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on March 1, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

• Master’s degree in music education, Band Conducting, or a related field is required
• Evidence of successful experience directing advanced band programs and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and liberal arts education
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching instrumental methods, conducting, music theory and applied teaching
• Experience in directing marching band and athletic pep bands
• Evidence of excellence in communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public

• Doctorate in Music (ABD considered)
• Three or more years of collegiate band instruction experience
• Evidence of recruitment/building a program
• Collegiate instruction experience in Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba/Euphonium, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Bass or French Horn
• Willingness to explore hosting on-campus high school band competitions/clinics and camps

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Teaching Responsibilities: Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year. Release time for service or special duties to the program is negotiable.

Teaching Responsibilities during AY26-27: The successful candidate will have teaching assignments involving a variety of band ensembles and general music courses based on the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the Program. Teaching responsibilities may include, but are not restricted to, Directing the EWU Wind Ensemble;
Directing the EWU Marching Band (This includes additional stipend);
Directing Code Red (athletic pep band);
Teaching courses in music theory, counterpoint, advanced analysis, conducting, instrumental methods and applied lessons as appropriate.

Additional activities may include the following: Facilitating the annual EWU Band Invitational Clinic;
Coordinate Wind/Brass/Percussion auditions;
Lead the WMEA chapter and related activities;
Supporting recruitment initiatives in collaboration with regional high school band programs, festivals, and festival band events.

This position includes community engagement and contribution to the department’s academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and creative scholarship. Teaching also includes the following related responsibilities as defined in the Faculty CBA: meet all scheduled…