Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Band Director

Job overview

The Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Band Director role is onsite in Jefferson City, MO. Compensation is $50,000 per year. Lincoln University’s band program supports student success, leadership development, community engagement, and campus traditions. The faculty member teaches undergraduate music courses and helps lead the university’s band ensembles through instruction, recruitment, rehearsals, performances, and program administration. The role contributes to student learning, musical development, engagement, and the continued development of the band program.

What you'll do

• Assist the Director of Bands with artistic, administrative, and operational leadership
• conduct rehearsals and performances and serve as primary conductor for designated ensembles when needed
• teach undergraduate music courses
• plan and coordinate performances and events
• coordinate music selection, drill implementation, and rehearsal preparation
• recruit prospective students
• mentor and advise students
• coordinate equipment, instruments, uniforms, facilities, and transportation
• assist with purchasing and budgeting
• maintain program records and assessment
• collaborate across university departments
• participate in evening, weekend, holiday, and travel responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant professor of music

assistant band director

music faculty

band program

ensemble conducting

music education

student mentorship

recruitment

jefferson city mo

lincoln university

$50,000/year

evening and weekend activities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional development support
• conference travel
• opportunities for scholarly and creative activity.

Why this role

Full-time, 12-month administrative faculty appointment; requires a master’s degree in music or a closely related discipline and experience conducting concert or marching ensembles.

About the employer

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.