Assistant Professor of Music, Athletic Bands and Director of Instrumental Studies, College of Entertainment and the Arts

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lipscomb University’s School of Music in Nashville, Tennessee, invites applications for a full-time Instructor or tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Athletic Pep Band and Director of Instrumental Studies, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will lead and expand the Lipscomb University athletic band program while contributing to the broader goals of the School of Music. The primary responsibility of this position is to direct the Athletic Pep Band. The successful candidate will oversee, recruit for, and manage the University Pep Band program, serve as a liaison with Athletics and Student Life, and ensure compliance with all athletic and NCAA requirements. This position also includes responsibilities as Director of Instrumental Studies, coordinating aspects of the instrumental music program such as curriculum development, assessment, adjunct faculty supervision, and student recruitment and mentorship. The position will include additional strategic responsibilities based on the candidate’s qualifications and the School of Music's needs, focusing on one or more of the following areas: aural skills, chamber music, commercial ensembles, conducting, jazz band, music education, music industry, music technology, music theory, private/applied lessons, and string orchestra.

Requirements

A master’s degree in music is required (doctorate preferred).
Demonstrate creative achievement and teaching effectiveness.
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with college athletics and pep band traditions.
Knowledge of the overall operation of an instrumental music program.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the university pep band at all home men’s basketball games and select women’s basketball games.
Lead and manage the pep band program, including rehearsals, performances, and game day support.
Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain pep band participants.
Collaborate with campus partners to elevate school spirit and create a vibrant game-day atmosphere.
Develop student leadership within the program.
Design and oversee a sustainable vision for the Pep Band, in coordination with the Director of the School of Music and the Athletic Director, utilizing data-driven insights to maintain program excellence and adapt to evolving student and university interests.
Participate in campus events and represent the band program in the community.
Manage annual budget, equipment, and resources for the athletic pep band program.
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive instrumental studies curriculum in collaboration with the music faculty.
Teach a weekly brass/woodwind studio class.
Recruit, audition, and retain talented student musicians.
Plan, organize, and promote performances, tours, recruiting events, and special events.
Engage in outreach and recruitment activities with area schools, community organizations, and prospective students.
Manage budgets, equipment, and resources for the instrumental music program.