Assistant Professor of Music-Band/Jazz Band Director

6 days ago

Alfred, New York, United States Alfred University Full time
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Music-Band/Jazz Band Director

The Performing Arts Division at Alfred University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music-Band/Jazz Band to begin August 2025. Our university is committed to fostering creativity, inclusion, collaboration, intersections, and innovation in the performing arts.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Band Director and Instructor of Music to join our faculty. This full-time, tenure-track position will involve conducting the university's concert band and jazz band, leading other instrumental ensembles as needed, and teaching courses in various music disciplines.

Responsibilities:
  • Direct the Alfred University Concert Band and Jazz Band
  • Actively recruit and develop the instrumental music program
  • Direct and coach other instrumental ensembles as needed, fostering a vibrant, positive, and collaborative musical environment
  • Teach academic courses within the Music Curriculum, such as Music Theory, World Music, Popular Music, Songwriting and Arranging, according to the candidate's areas of interest
  • Teach Applied Lessons - in area of candidate's expertise
  • Collaborate with faculty in the Performing Arts Division and across campus to enhance the music program and facilitate and support interdisciplinary initiatives within the Bachelor of Arts degrees and the new Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees (to start fall 2025)
  • Collaborate with the Production Manager regarding maintaining the Performing Arts musical inventory
  • Mentor and guide students in their academic and artistic development, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment
  • Participate actively in department, college, and university service, including student recruitment, curriculum development, and committee work
  • Engage in ongoing professional development, research, and creative activities that contribute to the advancement of the field and the reputation of the department
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in music is required; a Doctorate is preferred
  • Proven experience in conducting concert bands and jazz ensembles at the college level
  • Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of music courses, including World Music, Popular Music (Songwriting and Arranging)
  • A strong commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a diverse, inclusive community
  • A record of creative and scholarly activity in the field of music
Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • A cover letter
  • A current curriculum vitae
  • A teaching and learning impact statement
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement illustrating how you engage with diversity, equity, and inclusion as a mentor/educator (not to exceed 600 words)
  • Document with YouTube links to video recordings of your conducting the concert band and/or jazz band ensembles in rehearsals and performances (30 mins total, with 20 mins for rehearsals and 10 minutes for performances)
  • Contact information for three professional references (email and phone)

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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