Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Bands

Universities of Wisconsin•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

The Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks an innovative educator, accomplished musician, and dynamic conductor for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position serving as Director of Bands. The Director will provide artistic leadership and build a vibrant, multi-ensemble band program for music majors and non-majors, while contributing to recruitment, student success, and the Institute’s regional partnerships. The position is based on the Green Bay campus and is an academic-year appointment. The successful candidate will direct university bands, teach music and music education coursework with an emphasis on instrumental music education, mentor future music educators, and supervise student teachers. The role also includes developing relationships with regional school music educators and programs, recruiting students, expanding participation, and creating outreach opportunities such as honor bands, festivals, clinics, workshops, and campus visits. The Director will collaborate with Resch Institute faculty and community partners, maintain an active profile as a conductor and clinician, contribute to curriculum and program development, and perform institutional, professional, and community service. The role requires an earned doctorate in music or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the end of the first academic year. Candidates who have not completed the doctorate by the start date will initially be hired as an Instructor in a terminal appointment; the title will change to Assistant Professor upon degree conferral. The position requires excellence in teaching, student mentorship, ensemble leadership, conducting, and teaching. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in music or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the end of the first academic year; candidates without the degree by the start date will be hired initially at the rank of Instructor in a terminal appointment, and the contract will not be renewed if the degree is not conferred by the end of that appointment.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
Demonstrated excellence in ensemble leadership through conducting and teaching.
High level of musicianship as an ensemble conductor.
Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated integrity and strong leadership.
Willingness to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice workplace civility.

Nice To Haves

Academic preparation of a DMA with an emphasis in wind band conducting, or a Ph.D. in Education with extensive wind band conducting experience.
Background in public school music education.
Experience recruiting students, increasing participation in music programs or ensembles, and building relationships with school music programs and educators.

Responsibilities

Provide artistic and programmatic leadership for the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Phoenix Pep Band.
Grow participation in instrumental music and strengthen enrollment in the Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music through recruitment, relationship building, and outreach.
Develop and sustain relationships with middle and high school music educators and programs in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond.
Create opportunities for prospective students and music educators to engage with UW-Green Bay, including honor bands, festivals, clinics, workshops, and campus visits.
Recruit and mentor students and support their success and retention through educational, performance, and professional development experiences.
Teach lower- and upper-level music and music education courses, online and in person, with emphasis on instrumental music education.
Teach other Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music and University core curriculum courses based on the candidate’s strengths and program needs.
Maintain an active profile as a conductor and clinician, potentially including ensemble performances, guest conducting, adjudication, and conference presentations.
Use inclusive instructional strategies to support students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds.
Supervise and observe student teachers in the field.
Foster relationships with UW-Green Bay alumni and community partners to strengthen connections and create student opportunities.
Perform institutional, professional, and community service consistent with tenure-track faculty expectations.
Contribute to ongoing program and curriculum development.

Benefits

Health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance options
AD&D and accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System participation, with employer contributions beginning immediately and vesting after five years
Supplemental retirement savings programs, including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
Paid holidays
Personal holiday leave
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
Vacation leave