Assistant Professor - Music, Director Of Bands And Instrumental Activities

Seton Hill UniversityGreensburg, PA

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Full-time

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Executive

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Job Description

JobID: 162

Category: Faculty

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-10-13T18:18:25+00:00

JobShift:

SCHOOL/COLLEGE: Visual and Performing Arts

DEPARTMENT: Music

TENURE STATUS: Tenure Track

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, 10 months

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Seton Hill University invites applications for the position Director of Bands and Coordinator of Instrumental Activities beginning August 2027. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills with a vision for the future of instrumental ensembles at Seton Hill and a vested interest in the value of a liberal arts education. We are looking for an engaged and dynamic colleague who will be an active recruiter for the department. The successful candidate will serve as Conductor of the Westmoreland Symphonic Winds (a community/student symphonic band established in 1986), one additional university ensemble and teach courses in conducting. Additional duties to be determined based on the successful candidate's area(s) of expertise. This is a tenure track position.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Teaches 12 instructional units per semester and advises students.
Oversees performance curriculum/requirements and methods of assessment for instrumental majors and performance minors
Assesses student performance levels with aligned repertoire for Sophomore Review and Senior Capstone
Organizes and oversees area juries and performance tests
Determines ensemble assignments for instrumental students
Coordinates efforts of faculty in instrumental area, including chamber ensembles
Manages instrument inventory and budget
Coordinates and promotes all aspects of the instrumental program
Recruits instrumental majors, minors and non-majors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

DMA in Instrumental Conducting

MM in Instrumental Conducting
Teaching experience at the collegiate level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in conducting Marching/Pep Band
Experience in recruitment

Required applicant materials include: Cover Letter, CV, Transcripts, Teaching Philosophy Names, phone numbers and email addresses for at least three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 31, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Finalists will be required to submit a reflection statement to Seton Hill's Mission. Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon acceptable results of background checks and clearances.

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