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Position Details

The Music Department within the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa seeks a full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Music – Director of Music Education/Director of Bands to begin August 2026. 

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

This position will provide instruction and coordination for the music education program, direct the wind ensemble, provide essential leadership for the wind and percussion area, and fulfill other departmental instructional needs. We seek a faculty member with a passion for music education, who will work to maintain a high-quality collegiate wind and percussion program. The successful candidate will also be willing to participate in recruitment and outreach activities on and off campus, including but not limited to summer camps, clinics, All County and Honor Band conducting engagements. Additional teaching responsibilities may include, depending on experience and department needs: general education music courses, music theory courses, instrumental methods courses, and/or applied music lessons.

Minimum Qualifications: A terminal degree in Music is required

Master’s or doctoral degree in music education K-12

Degree in instrumental conducting or equivalent professional experience

At least three years of successful, relevant prekindergarten through grade 12 teaching, student services, or school administration experience

Specialized training in clinical supervision (for instructing and supervising preservice field experience courses and internships)

Demonstrated success as a band director

Preferred Qualifications: 

Demonstration of a commitment to conducting at a high level (invited engagements, participation in masterclasses, professional conducting experience)

Successful record of teaching experience at the college level

Evidence of and/or commitment to outreach and recruitment

ABD or doctoral degree in instrumental conducting or music education K-12

Required Attachments:All required documents listed below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

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Cover letter

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Curriculum Vitae

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A link to a recent 15-minute video of the candidate rehearsing a wind ensemble, and a link to a video conducting a wind ensemble performance. All videos should be facing the conductor from the ensemble’s point of view, should portray a variety of styles and should be from a reasonable distance.

A statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate degree transcripts, and contact information (name, phone numbers, and emails) for three professional references will be required at subsequent stages for finalist candidates.

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.  

The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance.

As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engages in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations. 

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.