Assistant/Associate Professor of Music (Director of Bands)

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

3d • $65,000 - $67,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Music (Director of Bands), beginning August 2027. The position requires an on-campus presence. The Director of Bands will direct the Ball State Wind Ensemble and provide oversight and leadership for the comprehensive university band program. The role also includes leading the graduate winds conducting program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental conducting and other courses as assigned, participating in student recruitment, engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities, contributing university, regional, and national service, and supervising graduate assistants.

Applicants must have a master's degree in music and at least four years of successful collegiate wind ensemble conducting experience. A terminal degree in music and additional relevant experience are preferred. Applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a portfolio with specified video recordings, and contact information for at least three referees. Applications received by December 1, 2026, will receive full consideration.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Music.
• A minimum of four years of successful experience in collegiate wind ensemble conducting.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in music (DMA, DA, or Ph.D.).
• Five years of successful collegiate wind ensemble conducting experience.
• Successful teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate conducting courses.
• Record of collegiate ensembles performing at regional and/or national conferences.
• Evidence of creative or scholarly productivity in the wind ensemble field.
• Experience with student recruitment and program development.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Ball State Wind Ensemble.
• Provide oversight and leadership for the comprehensive university band program, including five ensembles.
• Lead the graduate winds conducting program, including doctoral- and master's-level students.
• Participate in recruitment activities for undergraduate and graduate instrumental students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental conducting.
• Teach other courses as assigned based on the needs of the School of Music and the candidate's expertise.
• Engage in creative and/or scholarly activities.
• Contribute to service at the university, regional, and national levels.
• Supervise graduate assistants, who have significant teaching roles in the curriculum.

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 10 holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Coverage of 90 percent of the employee's children's undergraduate tuition at Ball State University, beginning on the employee's first day.
• Eligible new residents may qualify for relocation incentives through MakeMyMove, including up to $5,000 cash for relocation and other listed community and university-related benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior