Posting Number:Position Title:Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Athletic Bands)
FTE:1.0
Salary:Commensurate
Job Summary/Basic Function:About This Role:
The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at Lamar University is seeking a highly qualified candidate for Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor (Director of Athletic Bands) beginning July 2025. In this position, the successful candidate will direct, sustain, and promote Lamar University's marching band, The Showcase of Southeast Texas, as well as the Lamar University Basketball Pep Band. They will also serve as the conductor of the Symphonic Band, the university's second concert band as well as teach introductory courses in instrumental conducting and marching band methods. The successful candidate will also assist the Director of Bands with the teaching and administration of a comprehensive university band program as well as assist with the recruitment and retention of talented undergraduate music majors, minors, and non-music majors for the university, department and band program. They will also assist in the coordination and production of various band program annual events such as the High School Marching Band Day, Honors Wind Symphony and Summer Band Camp.
What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
- Serve as the Director of Athletic Bands, leading the Lamar University Marching Band, the university's Basketball Pep Band, and the Symphonic Band: the university's second concert band.
- Teach the first instrumental conducting course for music majors in the Fall and the Marching Band Methods course in the Spring. (Other courses may be included and/or substituted based upon the candidate's strengths and background.)
- Additional faculty duties include student recruitment, creative/scholarly activity, and participation in departmental, college and university service.
- Assist the department and band program in maintaining positive relationships with area school districts, junior colleges and private instructors.
Who We Are:Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits:- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
- Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.
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Benefits - Lamar University Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):- A master's degree in Music for Visiting Instructor
- A doctorate degree in Music for Visiting Assistant
- Experience teaching and directing marching and pep bands at the high school or university level
- Experience teaching and directing concert/symphonic band at the high school or university level
- Strong departmental citizenship and a cooperative attitude among colleagues, students and staff
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational, management and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):- An earned doctorate degree in Music An earned bachelor's degree in Music Education
- Experience teaching and directing marching and pep bands at the university level
- Experience teaching and directing concert/symphonic band at the university level
- Experience designing and generating drill for a modern corps style marching band using Pyware
- Experience teaching university courses such as conducting, marching band methods or other courses taken by students pursuing a major in music
- Experience teaching high school as a band director
EEO Statement:Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference:Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Security Sensitive Statement:This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Lamar Expectation of Quality:Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.
Open Date:05/05/2025
Close Date:05/27/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three professional references are required to complete the online application process.
Additionally, please attach a document in the application portal with links to video recordings that demonstrate qualifications for the position. At least one of each of the following video types are required: conducting a concert/symphonic band in performance, marching band performance (halftime/exhibition show) that was taught/directed by the candidate. Optional video links that may also be provided include conducting a concert/symphonic band in rehearsal, teaching/directing a marching band in rehearsal, leading/directing a basketball pep band in rehearsal and/or performance.
Candidates may also attach PDF file(s) documenting their experience and expertise as a drill writer or music arranger, if applicable.
Please direct any questions about the position to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Andrew McMahan, at .
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