Assistant Professor of Music, Athletic Bands, 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. This position primarily focuses on directing the Athletic Pep Band, overseeing recruitment, management, and compliance with athletic and NCAA requirements. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities as Director of Instrumental Studies, coordinating curriculum development, assessment, adjunct faculty supervision, and student recruitment and mentorship. The position may also involve additional strategic responsibilities based on the candidate's qualifications in areas such as aural skills, chamber music, commercial ensembles, conducting, jazz band, music education, music industry, music technology, music theory, private/applied lessons, and string orchestra.

Requirements

Master’s degree in music 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.