Assistant Professor of Music-Band/Jazz Band Director

Alfred University
United States, New York, Alfred
1 Saxon Drive (Show on map)
Oct 28, 2024
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. Alfred University's promise is to help students find their purpose through the goals of Intersections,lnclusivity, and Mentorship. The Performing Arts Division fully embraces this mission and is excited to bring this to life through student-centered performances and experiences. The Performing Arts Division provides collaborative, rigorous, and contemporary programs acrossDance, Music, Performance Design and Technology, and Theatre. For makers and performers, thePerforming Arts Division fosters discovery, ideas, and creativity through innovative learning.Students co-create [live] art. As practitioners, researchers, and scholars, faculty members fosterdepth of discovery and life-long learning. Each program is designed to be inclusive of all stages ofskill, ability, and experience, while facilitating student mastery at all levels. The Performing Arts Division at Alfred University is 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. We are lookingfor a candidate with a passion for music education and the versatility to engage students across a wide range of musical genres and skills. Salary:$55,000-$58,000 Annually 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, but not limited to, 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, but not limited to, 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) Applications received by December 1,2025, will be given full consideration. About Alfred University: Located in rural Western NY; Alfred University is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States and one of the earliest to have enrolled African American and Native American students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an appreciation of issues that matter to our university community, such as diversity and social justice. The Performing Arts Division includes four departments, Dance, Music, Performance Design and Technology, and Theatre, is housed in excellent facilities as well as being an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Performing Arts is committed to fostering creativity, inclusion, collaboration, intersections, and innovation. Our BA (Bachelor of Arts) programs (Music and Theatre), BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) programs in Dance, Music (Performance and Sound Studies), Performance Design and Technology, and Theatre, (to launch fall 2025), and minors (Dance, Music, Performance Design and Technology, and Theatre), provide students with the skills and experiences they need to succeed in the performing arts and beyond. For more information, visit:www.alfred.edu/academics/colleges-schools/performing-arts/. 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.