Assistant Professor Position; Director of Bands) Department of Music, Theatre and Dance

Job no: 562777
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location:

Chico
Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Assistant Tenure-Track Professor

Position Starts:
Fall 2027

College:
Humanities and Fine Arts

Department:
Music, Theatre and Dance

Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 - $ 85,000 per year).

Initial Review Date: 11/13/26. complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a master’s degree in music or music education. The successful candidate must have experience in directing/conducting collegiate or university band/wind ensembles, experience teaching classes in the area of music education, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. The successful candidate should provide evidence of their commitment to or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

This position carries the responsibilities of directing/conducting the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Pep Band; administering the band program with a strong focus on recruitment and outreach; teaching fundamentals of conducting, instrumental conducting, and school instrumental techniques; and providing leadership for the student band staff. This position may include teaching in other related music areas within music education and the music core (music theory, music history, ear training, music fundamentals, etc.);

teaching studio instruction; mounting/organizing productions and important events such as Hiestand Memorial Alumni and Friends Concert, Choose Chico Day; and working with the Director of Choral Activities for the scholarship fundraiser Glorious Sounds of the Season. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

The Department:

The Department of Music and Theatre offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with options in Music Education and Applied Music, a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry and Technology with options in Music Industry and Recording Arts; a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, as well as minors in Music, Dance, and Theatre.

Department faculty comprising 10 full-time faculty and 20 part-time faculty have a wide range of teaching and research interests, including cross-disciplinary work. In addition to the coursework offered to majors and minors, the department also participates fully in the General Education, Honors, and Liberal Studies programs. Please see our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https:// .

Out of State Employment:
All work must be performed within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily…