Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands (Tenure Track) - Elon Uni Careers

Elon University is seeking a dynamic and qualified individual for an 11-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 2025. The successful candidate will serve as Assistant Director of Bands, working cl...

Elon University is seeking a dynamic and qualified individual for an 11-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 2025. The successful candidate will serve as Assistant Director of Bands, working closely with the Director of Bands to enhance and oversee all aspects of the Elon Band Program and will also serve as coordinator of Elon’s percussion area. This role requires a forward-thinking musician and dedicated educator with a comprehensive approach to instrumental music who possesses a Ph.D. or DMA in Wind Conducting, Music Education, Percussion Performance, or a related field. ABD candidates will also be considered, but a terminal degree must be completed before starting in this position.

 

Primary responsibilities include assisting the Director of Bands in the coordination and administration of the Elon Band Program, directing ensembles, and coordinating the percussion area. Additional duties will be assigned based on the candidate’s qualifications and may include general music, percussion methods, percussion ensemble, applied lessons in percussion and/or drum set, and teaching in the Elon Core Curriculum. The successful candidate will engage in student recruitment, foster a positive and inclusive environment, and promote the value of ensemble performance to students pursuing diverse career paths.

 

Desired Qualifications:

- Demonstrated record of excellence teaching at the undergraduate and/or secondary level.

- Significant experience directing ensembles including concert bands, athletic bands, and percussion ensembles.

- Successful track-record of recruiting and retaining students.

- Experience arranging for marching band, planning and executing band festivals and contests, managing percussion inventory, and overseeing budgetary aspects.

- Experience teaching applied lessons in percussion.

- Commitment to fostering inclusivity and working with a diverse range of students and colleagues.

 

About the University: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, emphasizing strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 480 full-time faculty members teach in more than 70 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top six percent in the nation. Elon’s 6,337 undergraduate and 786 graduate students come from 49 states and 50 other countries. About 28 percent are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and across the country.

 

Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #6 for innovation. Elon is the only university in the nation recognized by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Included are top-3 rankings for study abroad, learning communities, first-year experiences, and service-learning.

 

To Apply: Please upolad curriculum vitae, research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and provide contact information for three professional references to your application Additional materials may be asked of the candidate at a later time. Review of candidates will begin on November 1, 2024, and it will continue until the position is filled. A clear background check is a prerequisite for this position. Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce by fostering an inclusive work environment for students, faculty, and staff and welcomes all applicants. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal art based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at http://www.elon.edu.