Employment Opportunity Detail
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Bands and Applied
Music (Low Brass) – Tenure Track
The Music Conservatory at the University of Evansville in
Evansville, Indiana invites applications for the position of
Director of Bands and Low Brass. This is a full-time, 10-month
tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidate
must possess a doctorate (ABD may be considered.) University
teaching experience is desired. Candidate is expected to possess
comprehensive knowledge as it relates to band repertoire,
conducting, and applied music. Primary duties include conducting
the Wind Ensemble, University Band, and Aces Brass; coordinating
the brass area for the Music Conservatory; and teaching applied
lessons (low brass). Vigorous recruitment, especially of brass
majors, is expected. Additional teaching will be assigned based on
the successful candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs.
Academic advising and service are expected. The Music Conservatory
typically has 65 undergraduate music majors and significant
non-major student involvement in all ensembles. Degree programs
include Music Education, Music Therapy, Music Management,
Performance, and General Studies (Bachelor of Science). Instruction
on every orchestral instrument, voice, keyboard, and guitar is
provided by 11 full-time/consortium faculty and 14 part-time
instructors.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the online application at
https://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employment-application-form-faculty.cfm
and upload a CV, a cover letter, unofficial transcripts and a list
of 3 references as one complete pdf. Links to a YouTube or webpage
based video of conducting (must include portions of both a
rehearsal and a concert) should be sent to Dr. Alanna Keenan,
Chair, Director of Bands Search Committee, via email to
ak215@evansville.edu. The position will begin August 1, 2026.
Review of applications will begin February 12, 2026 and continue
until the position is filled.
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