Lecturer and Assistant Band Director

Hiring Range
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization
The band is housed within the Department of the Performing and Fine Arts, an academic unit working with the NASAM accredited music program. The band program consists of multiple ensembles such as the symphonic band, marching band, and pep band, each offering unique opportunities for students. With the university’s mission as a foundation, a comprehensive band program is dedicated to the promotion of learning, the building of character, and the preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. The ensembles operate at "the highest quality" performing at university, athletic, and community events.

Concert Band : open to all students, faculty, and community with interest and experience, performing a wide and diverse literature.

Symphonic Band : maintains an active performance schedule on campus and in the community, often represents the Department of Music at commencement exercises, convocations, and other events. Membership is open to all university students by audition and is offered in fall and spring semesters.

Pep Band : a 30‑plus‑member basketball pep band and spirit group performing at men’s and women’s home games, NCAA tournaments, and selected activities.

Marching Band “Bronco Express” : approximately 100 students perform at all home football games and travel to three to six out‑of‑town games during the football season. The marching band is a central feature of the university with audiences of over 5,000.

Primary Purpose of the Position
This 50/50 position requires the faculty member to teach 6 credits of Music or Humanities courses each semester (totaling 12 per year) and to assist in the day‑to‑day management of the Fayetteville State Bands. Teaching areas include, but are not limited to, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, applied private instruction, Choir, Vocal Ensembles, and other courses based on credentials.

Performance responsibilities include student recitals, concerts, and musical support for theatre productions. The instructor will develop and document instructional outcomes, maintain a positive learning environment, enhance teaching and learning excellence through ongoing professional development, recruit students for the music program, and ensure student success and retention through academic advisement.

In addition to lecturing, this position will assist the Director of Bands with coordination of all aspects of the University Band program and ensembles (marching band, pep band, concert band, symphonic band, and wind symphony) in rehearsals and field instruction. The position will also assist with student recruitment, arranging, conducting students, and consistently communicating band conduct standards to all band members.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in Music or a related field.

Demonstrated musical ability as a conductor of marching, concert, and pep bands. Successful teaching and conducting experience at the secondary or collegiate level is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Recruit students for the music program, maintain student success and retention through academic advisement, and deliver high-quality musical instruction.

Preferred Qualifications
Additional qualifications may include experience with a wide range of musical repertoire, proven success in student recruitment, and participation in professional development activities.

EEO Statement
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Moreover, the university values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. This position is subject to successful completion of an employment background check, including a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable).

Veteran’s Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings.

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations are required upon hire)

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