ABOUT THE POSITION: The Department of Music, Theatre, and Film at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) invitesapplications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Bands position for the 2026-2027 academic year with potential forrenewal. We seek applicants who welcome the challenges and rewards of serving on a diverse and artistically talented faculty of a growingdepartment, located in a dynamic and thriving arts community.
Responsibilities: Provide effective leadership as the conductor of theUAH Wind Ensemble, coupled with a recruiting component integral to the growth of the department. Additional responsibilities includeinstruction in the areas of conducting and music education, and overseeing the leadership of the university athletic bands and instrumentalarea. The regular teaching load is three courses per semester. Faculty are expected to actively engage as leaders and collaborators inscholarly and creative endeavors within their research professions and the local community.
Qualifications: D.M./D.M.A. in Wind BandConducting and an ability to effectively rehearse/conduct wind ensemble/band, as well as highly effective instruction inundergraduate/graduate courses related to conducting and music education. Ideal candidates should have experience in college teaching and aproven track record of successful scholarship related to wind conducting, effective rehearsal technique, and collegiate ensembleperformances showcased in concerts, conferences, and festivals. ABDs will be considered; however, all requirements for the doctoral degreemust be completed by August 1, 2026, to be appointed at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
APPOINTMENT DATE: August 5,2026
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at The University of Alabama in Huntsville hasnine departments, supporting fifteen bachelor’s degree programs, five master’s programs, one Ph.D. program, and eight certificate programs.The college also has a number of interdisciplinary minors, including Global Studies; Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies; Justice andEquity Studies; and Game Design and Development. Our class sizes are relatively small, and our faculty are committed to students’ success.Our college is housed across three separate buildings on campus, including the newly refurbished Morton Hall, with state-of-the-artfacilities for teaching, research and creative activity. Applicants may find more information about the College, the University, andHuntsville at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/prospective-faculty.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities knownfor addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers anenvironment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas ofstudy, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchortenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with RedstoneArsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology andhuman understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.
ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emergingspecialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality oflife in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. Fromoutdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work,and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE:Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following materialsin PDF format, via email, to the department's senior staff assistant, Michele Pullum at michele.pullum@uah.edu.
1) Cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for theposition
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Statement of teaching philosophy
4) Links to 15-20 minutes of video showcasing the candidateconducting a concert band in rehearsal and in performance
5) List of three references with contact info (finalists will be asked forletters of recommendation)
Please refer to log number 26-27-414 when applying.
