Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Director of Athletic Bands

Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Director of Athletic Bands Job Title Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Director of Athletic Bands Department Music Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-10-05 Job Description Summary The music program in Miami University's College of Creative Arts invites applications for a full-time Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor to also serve as Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands, beginning Fall 2027. Job Description The music program in Miami University's College of Creative Arts invites applications for a full-time Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor to also serve as Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands, beginning Fall 2027. This is a Teaching, Clinical Professor, or Lecturer (TCPL) faculty position with primary responsibilities in conducting, teaching, student mentorship, recruitment, and service. The successful candidate will provide energetic artistic and organizational leadership for Miami University's athletic bands, with particular responsibility for recruiting, retaining, and growing participation in the Marching Band and Pep Bands. The position also provides curricular flexibility for the successful candidate to contribute to areas that align with their expertise and the evolving needs of the Music program. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): - Provide artistic, educational, and administrative leadership for the Miami University Marching Band and Pep Bands. - Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit, retain, and grow participation in Miami's athletic band program, with particular attention to significantly expanding participation in the Pep Bands. - Direct the Miami University Marching Band and Pep Bands. - Conduct the Symphony Band or another appropriate concert ensemble as assigned. - Teach undergraduate courses consistent with the candidate's expertise and the curricular needs of the Music program. - Contribute to one or more curricular areas that may include music education, instrumental music, music production, music business, music technology, conducting, or other areas appropriate to the candidate's background. - Mentor students and contribute to their artistic, professional, and academic development. - Build productive relationships with high school band directors, music educators, prospective students, alumni, and other constituencies important to the recruitment and visibility of Miami's band program. - Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Management, Athletics, Advancement, and other University partners as appropriate to strengthen recruitment, participation, visibility, and engagement in the athletic bands. - Participate in program, College, and University service appropriate to a TCPL faculty appointment. - Collaborate with faculty and staff in advancing the artistic and educational mission of the band and Music programs. - Contribute to the continued development of the Music program and participate in collaborative initiatives associated with the formation of a new academic unit bringing together Music, Theatre, Dance, and Entertainment Design and Technology. - Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications For appointment as Assistant Lecturer, candidates must have: <