Visiting Assistant Professor of Music/Visiting Associate Director of Bands Position Available In Lauderdale, Alabama

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music/Visiting Associate Director of Bands
University of North Alabama
in Florence, AL

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Full-Time

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05/07/2025

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Open Until Filled

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Music The University of North Alabama’s Department of Music invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Music/Visiting Associate Director of Bands, beginning August 15, 2025. The Department of Music is a proud member of the UNA School of the Arts, alongside wonderful colleagues from the departments of Cinematic Arts and Theatre, Visual Art & Design, and Entertainment Industry. Located in the Shoals, known for its rich musical heritage and vibrant creative community, the UNA Department of Music cultivates musicians equipped to contribute to the world stage. The successful candidate will be expected to excel in actively assisting the Director and Assistant Director of Bands in all aspects of marching and concert band rehearsals, administration, planning, conducting, creative work and logistics as a team of directors; maintain excellence in teaching applied lessons, perform recruiting activities for the band program and department; serve on departmental/university committees; attend faculty and other relevant meetings; mentor and provide academic advising to students in the department. Preference will be given to those who have the ability to teach applied trumpet. The initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by June 1, 2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The successful candidate will assist the Director and Assistant Director of Bands in marching and concert band rehearsals, administration, planning, conducting, creative work and logistics as a team of directors; teach applied trumpet; recruit students; serve on departmental and university committees; mentor and provide academic advising to students in the department; and perform other duties as assigned. A terminal degree in music is preferred; however, ABD candidates close to completion of a doctorate may be considered for the position, but at the rank of Visiting Lecturer. Experience in teaching collegiate-level band and experience in teaching collegiate-level applied trumpet and in the marching arts is preferred. To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4930107/visiting-assistant-professor-music-visiting-associate-director-bands. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional/academic references, as well as a creative, digital portfolio with links to current personal performances, ensemble conducting, ensemble/band performances, and an applied teaching demonstration. Transcripts are required for a complete application packet. Unofficial transcripts for all university work must be submitted prior to interview. Official transcripts are required for hire. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call the Office of Human Resources at 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response. UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed. UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.
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