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Assistant Professor of Music – Director of Bands, Tenure-Track
Job Category : Faculty
Requisition Number : ASSTP001635
Posted : February 13, 2025
Location : California - Redlands, University of Redlands, 1200 E Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92374, USA
Date Available : September 1, 2025
Application Deadline : April 1, 2025
The University of Redlands Conservatory of Music seeks an outstanding educator to conduct the Wind Ensemble, teach courses in music education and conducting, and work with students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. As Director of Bands, the successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, participating in the Performance Studies and Music Education Committees, and building the band program with the possibility of developing a marching band. Applications should include evidence of excellence in teaching, engagement in undergraduate liberal arts education, and a creative commitment to meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student body.
Desired / Preferred Qualifications include a doctorate, at least two years of experience teaching at the K-12 level, and at least two years of experience teaching at the collegiate level. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrable record of recruiting for a collegiate music program. The teaching assignment is six courses per year. Some support for moving expenses is available. The tenure-track appointment begins September 1, 2025.
TO APPLY : Interested applicants must submit (1) an application letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement detailing their ability to serve diverse learning communities and foster diversity and inclusion, (4) a short video of a recent rehearsal, and (5) three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a reference that can comment on the candidate’s K-12 teaching. Applications submitted before the deadline will receive full consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.
For questions, please contact Anthony Suter, chair of the search committee and Assistant Director of the Conservatory of Music at anthony_suter@redlands.edu.
HIRING RANGE : The anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
BACKGROUND CHECK : Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.
MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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