University of Tampa is hiring: Assistant Professor-Director Of Bands/Music Educa

Assistant Professor-Director of Bands/Music Education

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Position Details

The Music Department within the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa seeks a full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Music – Director of Music Education/Director of Bands to begin August 2026.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic central business district. UTampa boasts a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries and has a “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

This position will provide instruction and coordination for the music education program, direct the wind ensemble, and provide essential leadership for the wind and percussion area. The successful candidate will also participate in recruitment and outreach activities on and off campus, including summer camps, clinics, All County and Honor Band conducting engagements, and may teach general education music courses, music theory courses, instrumental methods courses, and/or applied music lessons as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree in Music is required
• Master's or doctoral degree in music education K-12
• Degree in instrumental conducting or equivalent professional experience
• At least three years of successful, relevant prekindergarten through grade 12 teaching, student services, or school administration experience
• Specialized training in clinical supervision (for instructing and supervising pre‑service field experience courses and internships)
• Demonstrated success as a band director

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstration of a commitment to conducting at a high level (invited engagements, participation in masterclasses, professional conducting experience)
• Successful record of teaching experience at the college level
• Evidence of and/or commitment to outreach and recruitment
• ABD or doctoral degree in instrumental conducting or music education K-12

Required Attachments

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• A link to a recent 15-minute video of the candidate rehearsing a wind ensemble and a link to a video conducting a wind ensemble performance (videos should portray various styles and be from a reasonable distance)
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of graduate degree transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration, upload all required documents at the time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. A maximum of five documents may be attached. If more than five are required, combine the extra documents into a single attachment.

SENIORITY LEVEL

• Mid‑Senior level

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Internship

JOB FUNCTION

• Education and Training
• Higher Education

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non‑job related criteria. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.