Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor, Music​/Associate Director, Bands

The University of North Alabama's department of music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music/Associate Director of Bands position beginning in August 2026. The department of music is a proud member of the School of the Arts, alongside wonderful colleagues from the departments of cinematic arts and theatre, visual arts and design, and entertainment industry. Located in the Shoals, known for its rich musical heritage and vibrant creative community, the department cultivates musicians equipped to contribute to the world stage.

The initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.  For full consideration, applications must be received by January 7, 2026. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The successful candidate will be expected to excel in actively assisting the director and assistant director of bands in all aspects of marching, concert band, and pep band rehearsals, administration, planning, conducting, creative work and logistics as a team of directors; perform recruiting activities for the band program and department; serve on departmental/university committees; attend faculty and other relevant meetings; mentor and provide academic advising to students in the department.

The successful candidate will also teach applied trumpet, lead studio class, and direct the trumpet ensemble.

A terminal degree in music is required; however, ABD candidates close to completion of a doctorate may be considered for the position but will be appointed as non-tenure-track at the rank of Lecturer. Experience in teaching collegiate-level band is preferred; experience in teaching collegiate-level applied trumpet is preferred; and experience in the marching arts is preferred. Please be prepared to upload at the time of application a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional/academic references.

In addition, a creative, digital portfolio must also be uploaded at the time of application, with links to current personal performances, ensemble conducting, ensemble/band performances, and an applied teaching demonstration.

Transcripts are also required. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc.

Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to:
Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official.

Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please  to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you.

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