Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailIowa State Universitys Department of Music and Theatre seeks a dynamic and experienced Lecturer of Percussion for a one-semester appointment beginning 8/16/25. The successful candidate will teach applied percussion studio direct the percussion ensemble and manage the percussion instrument inventory and maintenance.
Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one applied lessons for approximately 12 undergraduate percussion students.
Lead weekly percussion studio class
Assist in on campus recruitment events and preparation for percussion auditions and juries.
Direct the universitys percussion ensemble including selecting repertoire preparing for the fall concert and coordinating rehearsals.
Oversee inventory of percussion instruments and equipment
Assist in coordinating the logistics for percussion-related rehearsals activities and performances.
This part-time term faculty position is 38% full-time equivalent (FTE) with a one semester term ending 12/31/25.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Masters degree in Music or related field (preferably in Percussion Performance or Percussion Pedagogy)
Experiencing teaching applied percussion
Experience teaching applied percussion at the college/university level
Experience directing and/orconducting a percussion ensemble
Demonstrated organizational proficiency
Demonstrated communication proficiency
Demonstrated excellence and achievement in percussion performance and teaching
The Department of Music and Theatre:
prepares music and theatre students for professional life.
creates high impact learning experiences for students across the university.
serves as the cultural life force for the university Iowa and beyond.
provides a welcoming community for all.
The Department of Music and Theatre is committed to a philosophy of education that draws its goals from the larger purposes of liberal arts education and from the guidelines of its accrediting agency the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). With strong undergraduatemusicandtheatreprograms students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Links to 2 performance samples (can be within the cover letter)
4) Contact Information for Three References
For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by June 8 2025.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Part-Time