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Director of Band & Instrumental Activities

Location: Commerce, TX

Job Title

Director of Band & Instrumental Activities

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Music

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Selected repertoire list from the last five years
• A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
• A brief (one page) statement of professional activity and goals (research and/or performance)
• Transcripts (unofficial and scanned copies are acceptable)
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application).
• At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; semi-finalists may be asked to submit video recordings of their conducting in performance and rehearsal, and/or teaching.

If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@etamu.edu

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

SUMMARY:

The School of Music at East Texas A&M invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Music (Director of Bands and Instrumental Activities). The successful candidate will provide artistic, academic, and programmatic leadership for the University's band program while contributing to teaching, Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA), recruitment, outreach, and service. The position includes a reduced teaching load to accommodate administrative duties, in consultation annually with the Director of the School of Music.

The School of Music at East Texas A&M serves approximately 240 music majors across instrumental, vocal, and keyboard areas and is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). It offers baccalaureate and master's degrees in music education and performance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music. The School of Music is housed in a $30 million music building completed in 2010 containing state-of-the-art recital and concert halls, studios, rehearsal halls, classrooms, and teaching areas.

The band program includes three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, and marching and athletic bands. The Wind Ensemble has performed at both regional and national College Band Directors National Association Conferences as well as the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention, most recently in 2018. The Wind Ensemble is also actively involved in commissioning and premiering new works from the nation’s leading composers. The Marching Band performs at all home games as well as exhibitions at marching contests such as the Texas State UIL Marching Band Contest and Bands of America Regionals and Grand Nationals Marching Festival.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct the Wind Ensemble (top ensemble)
• Teach Graduate and Undergraduate Conducting
• Teach graduate coursework in instrumental repertoire and pedagogy
• Teach additional courses based upon the candidate’s area of expertise
• Organize and administer a comprehensive university band program including concert ensembles, marching band, jazz ensembles and athletic bands
• Provide overall leadership of the band staff and instrumental faculty, as well as program development
• Supervise budget management and fiscal responsibilities for division needs
• Recruit for the band and university at the regional and state level
• Promote the band and university at regional, state and national events
• Participate in creative and/or research activities consistent with all faculty appointments
• Participate in service activities consistent with all faculty appointments
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music
• Participate in service activities consistent with all faculty appointments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Education: Doctorate in Music Education, Conducting, or a closely related field from an accredited institution; equivalent university experience and demonstrated achievement maybe considered in lieu of the doctorate

· Experience / Knowledge / Skills: At least three (3) years of experience as either a Director or Assistant Director of Bands at the university level

· Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team, manage budgets associated with an R2 institution, coordinate department-wide recruiting activities

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• At least five (5) years of experience in university teaching

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Letter of application that addresses the position qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Selected repertoire list from the last five years
• A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
• A brief (one page) statement of professional activity and goals (research and/or performance)
• Transcripts (unofficial and scanned copies are acceptable)
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application).
• At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; semi-finalists may be asked to submit video recordings of their conducting in performance and rehearsal, and/or teaching.

Review of candidates will begin on November 2nd, 2026.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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