F99508 Assistant Professor​/Band Director

F99508 Assistant Professor/Band Director

F99508 Assistant Professor/Band Director

Northeastern State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Director of Bands.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and provide visionary leadership for the Northeastern State University band program, which includes directing the NSU Wind Ensemble and Riverhawk Marching Band;
• Teach instrumental conducting and instrumental pedagogy on biennial rotation, and additional courses as needed by the Department of Music;
• Supervision of the band program budget, including scholarships;
• Write or contract marching drill;
• Oversight of student-run Pep Band;
• University Service during public-facing university events, such as graduation and other special events;
• Contributing in the promotion of the College of Liberal Arts, School of Visual and Performing Arts, and the Department of Music;
• Energetically participating in the recruitment and retention of prospective and current students.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in music preferred, especially with a focus in wind conducting or related field.
• ABD with significant progress towards document completion considered.
• Experience working with undergraduate students and College/University marching bands is essential.

Priority consideration will be given to complete applications received by February 20, 2026. Please send a letter of application, one-page teaching philosophy, Curriculum Vita, contact information for three references (include email), links to a video example of a 10-minute concert performance, a 10-minute marching band performance, at least one 30-minute rehearsal, and any video examples demonstrating teaching competence. Copy of transcript for the highest degree earned (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the preliminary stage).

Transcripts may be scanned, saved and uploaded. An official/certified transcript is required upon employment.

Annual salary $59,090.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 8/1/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 3/31/2026

NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
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