ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC

About this Job

Northwestern State University is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor. This is a 12-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor tenure-track position and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Review of applications begins immediately.

To Apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Please send the following materials via email in one PDF file: application letter, vita, transcripts (unofficial at this time), names and contact information for five references, links to a marching band and/or concert band rehearsal (and performance if possible), and other appropriate credentials to:

Mr. Scott Burrell, Director
The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Email: capa@nsula.edu

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Minimum Qualifications

1.Minimum degree-Masters required; doctorate preferred;
2.Evidence of successful teaching experie??ce at high school and/or the college level with marching bands and concert bands.

Job Duties and Other Information

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Direct all aspects of the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band.

• Oversee faculty and student leadership of the Purple Haze Basketball Pep Band.

• Conduct the Fall Winds concert ensemble (fall semester) and the Wind Ensemble (spring semester).
• Teach courses based on the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs, including undergraduate conducting and a student leadership and development course.

Improving Teaching, Assessment, etc.

• Teach online, in-person, and hybrid courses.
• Demonstrate knowledge of program goals and objectives.
• Submit course outlines and objectives.
• Maintain class schedules.
• Provide course instruction in accordance with the developed syllabus.
• Advise/mentor students.
• Utilize a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to targeted domains of learning.
• Evaluate students and report progress.
• Participate in periodic review of course materials.

Scholarship

• Maintain appropriate expertise and competencies through continuing professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities.
• Participate in scholarly activities, including grant writing, research, scholarly publication, and presentations.

Service: Band Program Administration/Activities

• Assist the Director of Bands in fostering an environment and culture that inspires students to grow and supports the educational focus and institutional objectives of the band program and university by attending and participating in all marching band-related events.
• Actively recruit prospective students through a variety of activities and initiatives on and off campus; actively engage with outreach efforts to public school band programs throughout the region.
• Coordinate and lead efforts for successful athletic band recruiting events, including Young Performers Day and Classic on the Cane Marching Festival.
• Assist with band area scholarship auditions, contracts, renewals, etc.
• Work with the Director of Bands to coordinate performances, tours, and programming for all related band activities.
• Serve as faculty advisor/co-advisor to either Kappa Kappa Psi (KKY) or Tau Beta Sigma (TBS) band service organizations.
• Maintain and update the athletic band program’s presence and information on the departmental website.
• Assist the Director of Bands in the upkeep and oversight of program inventories, including athletic band instruments and marching uniforms.
• Coordinate and supervise students and staff for the annual Summer Music Camps.
• Attend and collaborate in band staff meetings and maintain open and collaborative communication with colleagues.
• Attend campus-wide meetings representing the band staff as requested by the Director of Bands.

Service: Departmental/University/Profession

• Actively participate and represent NSU, CAPA, the Department of Music, and the band program at state, regional, and national conventions as needed.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, the instrumental faculty, ensemble directors, and other departments/programs across campus.
• Participate in departmental faculty meetings and serve on all appropriate programs and committees in the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts and Department of Music.
• Serve as a Graduate Faculty Member and chair/serve as a committee member of graduate student committees and guide graduate research as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and policy.
• Engage in professional service.

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the Director of Bands, Department Chair, or CAPA Director from assigning additional duties that logically relate to the position.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.