Assistant Professor of Music Director of Bands
Assistant Professor of Music Director of Bands
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Job Title: Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands)
Department: Performing Arts / College of Arts and Humanities
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Department Head of Performing Arts
Positions Supervised: Student Employee(s) as Applicable
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Supplemental Materials
- Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed
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Job Summary
Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum teaching service scholarship and related administrative activities that support the mission vision and values of the university.
The College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands).
Qualified applicants will possess a terminal degree (PhD DMA or equivalent in a closely related field; ABD candidates will be considered) in Music with specialization in instrumental music bands or closely related subdiscipline. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of 4 courses 12 credit hours) each semester within the music curriculum as well as bandrelated coursework (see below for more information). Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship and participate in faculty governance and campus life.
The Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands) is a fulltime 9month faculty position that will begin August 14 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The Lindenwood University Lion Pride Marching Band and Pep Band directly support the universitys NCAA D1 athletics gameday experience (including selected football games as well as selected mens and womens basketball games) and represent the university in the broader community through parades exhibitions and other performances. The Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands) will also conduct the Universitys Wind Ensemble and engage in other teaching opportunities based on area of expertise and experience. Half of this positions teaching responsibilities will be committed to band duties and recruitment which will include course releases.
The successful applicant will be a missiondriven team player with a vision for growth in both the size and impact of Lindenwoods athletic bands and the experience to accomplish that vision. They will also be an accomplished musician and instructor eager to provide students in Lindenwoods instrumental music program with an excellent education and learning experience.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform jobrelated tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional jobrelated expectations.
Standard 1 Teaching and Learning
Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor inclusiveness support and engagement for researchbased teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges departments or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.
Standard 2 Academic Service and Contributions
Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission vision values and initiatives of the university and colleges and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges departments or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.
Standard 3 Continuous Learning and Scholarship
Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.
Required Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.
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Additional requirements for this position:
- Experience directing collegiate athletics bands required; experience directing NCAA D1 athletic bands preferred
- Demonstrated success in recruiting preferred
- Excellent organizational skills required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Excellent collaboration skills and a commitment to service excellence required
- Expertise in K12 instrumental education preferred
- Expertise in concert band pedagogy preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
May be representative but not all inclusive of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
Communication Skills: Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others; welldeveloped written communication skills; ability to communicate diplomatically clearly and effectively with students and coworkers verbally inperson and by telephone using the English language; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact diplomacy and discretion; and ability to support a culture of diversity equity and inclusion through effective interactions with students employees alumni and other stakeholders.
DecisionMaking & Analytical Skills: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas directions and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures such as how to perform a task; and ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Technological & Related Skills: Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers computerassisted instruction programs and audiovisual equipment; willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Canvas (LMS) CAMS (SIS) and Workday (EIS); and ability to use phones fax machines printers scanners and copiers.
Work Environment
Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this jobs functions.
- Unless a faculty position is designated as fully remote all fulltime faculty positions are designated as nonstandard flex. Oncampus presence is required and is deemed necessary to perform the position expectations. Flexibility for remote work for nonroutine situational and unusual circumstances is provided at the administrators discretion.
- General office and/or classroom setting for oncampus faculty and instructors
- Variable work environments as determined by online instructors; must have 24/7 access to a computer that meets minimum technical specifications and has highspeed Internet access distraction free from noise and movement
- See Attendance section below for work environment attendance expectations
- Outdoor environments under various weather conditions for gameday performances parades etc.
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Stamina to teach classes and performing bandrelated dutiesas required
- Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
- Ability to meet oncampus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such
Attendance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discriminationfree educational work environment.
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Employment Type
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