Assistant Director of Athletic Bands

The Department of Music at the University of North Dakota is seeking an energetic and dynamic full-time, benefitted Teaching Assistant Professor to serve as Assistant Director of Athletic Bands. We seek a visionary and hardworking colleague who is student-centered and will foster and reinforce excellence, build strong campus and community connections, and lead with integrity. The successful candidate will assist in the logistical planning, instruction, and performances of the Pride of the North Marching and Athletic Bands and directly oversee the POTN Drumline and Front Ensemble. Responsibilities may include additional ensemble instruction based on the candidate's expertise. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience in jazz, rock, and pop ensembles. The position begins August 1, 2026, and is contingent upon availability of funding. The successful candidate will receive a contract that allocates 90% toward teaching and 10% to service. As Assistant Director of Athletic Bands, the successful candidate will: Assist with the operation and instruction of the 150-member Pride of the North Marching Band, working closely with the Director to select and arrange music, produce pregame and halftime show(s), plan and implement rehearsal plans, and train and manage student assistants. Assist in leading athletic band performances at UND athletic and community events. This may include performances at UND football, men's hockey, men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball, and booster luncheons, as well as other events on UND's Campus and the Greater Grand Forks Community. These duties require frequent evening and weekend work and travel. Lead athletic travel bands in conjunction with the Director of Athletic Bands. This may include NCAA Division I regional and national tournaments for Basketball and Hockey, and the FCS Football National Championship Game. Oversee and direct the UND Drumline and Front Ensemble, which performs during the fall and spring semesters. This will include recruitment, placement auditions, music selection, ensemble rehearsals, and performance oversight. Assist with a week-long band camp, training students prior to the start of the semester. Teach an additional course or ensemble in the department of music consistent with the candidate's qualifications, with a preference for modern or commercial music. All faculty are expected to contribute to service within the department, college, university, and community and to participate in the department's recruitment and outreach initiatives. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from across the university, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, succeed. The institution encourages faculty to engage in routine professional development as a core aspect of their professional practice. This includes participating in activities that enhance knowledge, skills, and effectiveness, and that support continued growth in response to evolving institutional and disciplinary needs. Required Competencies Excellent written and oral communication skills Evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Music Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching Minimum Requirements Master's degree in music completed by July 31, 2026 Experience leading marching and athletic bands as a director or staff member at the collegiate level Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications DMA or Ph.D. completed by July 31, 2026 Experience teaching percussion and percussion ensembles Experience leading collegiate drumlines and front ensembles Experience with front ensemble electronics, sound systems, and marching band technology Experience arranging for drumline and front ensemble Experience performing in jazz, rock, and pop ensembles Experience in diverse programming