Director of Bands - School of Music

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month tenure-track appointment for the Director of Bands (Advanced Associate Professor or Professor) starting August 15, 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of successful teaching in higher education and have a representative record of professional performance experience. They will also demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, create an innovative curriculum for a broad range of students of varied backgrounds who seek to explore a range of educational opportunities and career pathways, recruit and retain students of exceptional promise and develop and maintain a visible national and international profile as a conductor and pedagogue. Furthermore, the candidate will demonstrate experience leading a comprehensive band program or comparable area of ensembles, including artistic, curricular, and personnel oversight across multiple ensembles and levels of student experience.

Requirements

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated excellence in musical performance and artistry.
Proven ability to inspire, educate, and mentor student musicians at the collegiate level.
Strong knowledge of repertoire relevant to the position.
Demonstrated commitment to student success through inclusive teaching, mentorship, and advocacy for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Evidence of highly effective conducting pedagogy and instructional expertise.
Ability to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional graduate conducting students.

Responsibilities

Conduct the Ohio State University Wind Symphony
Teach graduate conducting students
Provide comprehensive administrative guidance for the entire university band program, including the marching and athletic bands
Participate in faculty governance and serve on faculty and University committees as appropriate