Assistant Professor of Music – Director of Music Department Bands Position Available In Wilson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN is hiring an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Music Department Bands. This full-time faculty position involves directing bands, recruiting instrumental music majors, teaching courses in theory, history, or general education, conducting research or creative activities, and serving the university and community. A master's degree is required, with a preference for a doctoral degree in Instrumental Music Education or related field. Interested applicants should email materials to Dr. John Ray at johnray@cumberland.edu.
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Music•Director of Music Department Bands
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Cumberland University•Lebanon, TN
Education Level
Master’s Degree
Description Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Music•Director of Music Department
Bands Hours Per Week:
Up to 15 credit hour load per semester
Posting Date:
April 14, 2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Job Type:
Full time faculty position charged with directing bands and recruiting instrumental music majors, teaching other
courses according to training and strengths (specifically theory, history, or general education courses), research and/or creative activity, and service to the university and community.
Internal Job Category:
Full time faculty appointment
Position Purpose:
Cumberland University’s Oakley School for the Humanities, Education, and the Arts is seeking applicants demonstrating ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the school under the supervision of the Program Director and Dean. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Documentation of successful experience in work with concert and jazz ensembles
Experience in music theory or history instruction.
Strong recruitment skills Experience Documentation of successful experience at the post secondary level
Experience and networking in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary.
Education:
Doctoral degree in Instrumental Music Education or closely related field preferred (ABD accepted); Master’s degree minimum. Application and Contact Information Completed application will include: Letter of interest, including description of approach to band directing in an undergraduate liberal arts college
Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three professional references
EMAIL materials Dr. John Ray at johnray@cumberland.edu Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student•centered bachelor’s and master’s level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.
