The University of North Alabama’s Department of Music invites applications for an Open Rank Faculty position in Music and Director of Bands. The Department of Music is a proud member of the UNA School of the Arts, alongside wonderful colleagues from the departments of Cinematic Arts and Theatre, Visual Arts & Design, and Entertainment Industry. Located in the Shoals, known for its rich musical heritage, the UNA Department of Music cultivates musicians equipped to contribute to the world stage.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date for this position is May 2026; however, the start date is flexible and can be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s availability. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience. This position is a 12-month position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Primary responsibilities include providing visionary, artistic leadership for the band programs. Additional responsibilities include conducting the University of North Alabama Bands—with support from the Assistant and Associate Directors of Bands—including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Pride.
Additional duties may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in basic conducting; advanced instrumental conducting and literature; marching band techniques (including drill software); instrumental pedagogy for P–12 levels; and other music education courses as needed.
Recruiting, advising, and mentoring students are essential components of the role, as is serving as a liaison and resource to public school music teachers in the region. Service responsibilities include participation on departmental, college, and university committees, as assigned. Other duties may be assigned by the department chair, associate dean, and/or dean of the college.
Required qualifications include: an earned doctorate in music from a regionally accredited institution (or an internationally accredited/government-certified university); demonstrated experience with budget management; a minimum of five years of collegiate band teaching experience; demonstrated ability to develop curriculum in instrumental and music education areas; a demonstrated ability to recruit for the band program and the department; demonstrated experience integrating appropriate technologies (audio, audiovisual, and web-based) into rehearsals and courses; a record of peer-reviewed scholarship and/or creative activity appropriate to rank; strong written and verbal communication skills; a demonstrated commitment to professional engagement, including participation in professional organizations and mentoring students through those organizations; and a demonstrated commitment to collegiality and effective collaboration within the university and broader community.
To apply for this position please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5209797/director-of-bands-tenure-track-rank-open-faculty-music. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload, at the time of application, a letter of interest addressing the position requirements and indicating how you learned of the position, a current resume/curriculum vita (CV), and provide video links demonstrating rehearsal conducting (these links may be uploaded in document format or copied/pasted directly into the system under the attachment heading of Other Document. In addition, please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references. Applicants may also submit additional supporting information, such as a teaching philosophy, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and/or evidence of scholarly productivity, but these additional materials are not required.
Transcripts are required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for application purposes, but official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate. Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, a transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226.
Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. Submitted applications that do not include, at minimum, the letter, CV, references, video links, and transcripts as described herein may not be considered viable applications.
For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
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