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a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities’ rich and diverse heritages. Through
excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students,
our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university
mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice
civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the
advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia’s Core
Values.
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Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual
respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core
values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members
of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility – A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity – Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context
of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship – Every Blazer has an interest in the
well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need
help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and
Citizenship.
Job Summary
The Department of Music seeks candidates for a non-tenure track, faculty
position to serve as the Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands. Faculty rank is Lecturer. Position is for the 2027-2028
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and
providing service to the department, college, and University.
The Department of Music is made up of 25 faculty/artist teachers and
over 150 music majors and minors. The department presents over 150 musical performances for the public each year. In addition, several of
the major performing ensembles within the department travel throughout Georgia, the Southeast and abroad, perform for schools, civic groups,
and as part of community concert series. The Department of Music recently expanded into Powell Hall, a newly renovated, historically
preserved, state-of-the-art music facility; featuring new administrative offices, a stunning 200-seat recital hall, faculty studios,
rehearsal studios, and practice rooms. VSU is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. For more
information, visit https://www.valdosta.edu/music.
Review of completed applications will begin October 21, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr.
Laurel Yu, Interim Department Head, via email lsyu@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5804.
Applicants should submit the following:
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
(unofficial)
• Two recent conducting performance recordings provided via hyperlink; camera facing front side of
conductor.
• List of references (3-5)
Responsibilities
The position will serve as the
Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands and be responsible for directing the Blazin’ Brigade Marching Band, Concert Band,
VSU Pep Bands, and other courses according to requisite skills. Faculty may also be responsible for managing budget related to marching
band, drill design and arranging, and student teacher observations.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate Concert Band and Marching Band courses;
• Teach graduate courses in the MAT Education
program such as Instrumental Music Curriculum;
• Maintaining an active regional, national, and international presence in the
field;
• Additional teaching duties may be expected based on qualifications and departmental needs;
• Faculty members are
expected to make contributions to the Department including department, university, and community service.
Typical
Allocation of Duties
Teaching and Service – 100%
Teaches classes and meets assigned service
obligations.
Required Qualifications
• DMA in Music completed by appointment date;
• Evidence of
accomplishment as a marching band director and Wind Band conductor;
• Three years minimum P-12 school experience;
• Have held or
currently hold teaching certification in music;
• Knowledge of online/hybrid teaching and Learning Management
Systems;
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proven record of success as a music instructor and a record demonstrating a desire and ability to recruit;
• College
teaching experience;
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and actively participating in departmental
affairs;
• Ability to teach in additional areas of Music;
• A record of mentoring students.
Proposed
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants are
required to provide:
• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic
credentials
• employment history
Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right
to:
• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial
screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without
additional notification.
Employment is contingent upon:
• successful completion of a background
check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks
Employment may also be contingent
upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:
• satisfactory credit check
• successful
completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials
After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:
• New
employee orientation
VSU’s Annual Compliance Training:
• USG Ethics Policy
• Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities
Policy
• Drug Free Workplace
• Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
• Motor Vehicle Policy
• Workers Compensation (new hires)
• Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
• Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker’s Compensation,
Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving
Equal Employment
Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the
institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race,
religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
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