The Department of Music seeks candidates for a non-tenure track, faculty position to serve as the Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands. Faculty rank is Lecturer. Position is for the 2027-2028 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and providing service to the department, college, and University.
The Department of Music is made up of 25 faculty/artist teachers and over 150 music majors and minors. The department presents over 150 musical performances for the public each year. In addition, several of the major performing ensembles within the department travel throughout Georgia, the Southeast and abroad, perform for schools, civic groups, and as part of community concert series. The Department of Music recently expanded into Powell Hall, a newly renovated, historically preserved, state-of-the-art music facility; featuring new administrative offices, a stunning 200-seat recital hall, faculty studios, rehearsal studios, and practice rooms. VSU is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit https://www.valdosta.edu/music.
Review of completed applications will begin October 21, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Laurel Yu, Interim Department Head, via email lsyu@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5804.
Applicants should submit the following:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial)
- Two recent conducting performance recordings provided via hyperlink; camera facing front side of conductor.
- List of references (3-5)
Responsibilities
The position will serve as the Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands and be responsible for directing the Blazin' Brigade Marching Band, Concert Band, VSU Pep Bands, and other courses according to requisite skills. Faculty may also be responsible for managing budget related to marching band, drill design and arranging, and student teacher observations.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate Concert Band and Marching Band courses;
- Teach graduate courses in the MAT Education program such as Instrumental Music Curriculum;
- Maintaining an active regional, national, and international presence in the field;
- Additional teaching duties may be expected based on qualifications and departmental needs;
- Faculty members are expected to make contributions to the Department including department, university, and community service.
Typical Allocation of Duties
Teaching and Service - 100%
Teaches classes and meet assigned service obligations.
Required Qualifications
- DMA in Music completed by appointment date;
- Evidence of accomplishment as a marching band director and Wind Band conductor;
- Three years minimum P-12 school experience;
- Have held or currently hold teaching certification in music;
- Knowledge of online/hybrid teaching and Learning Management Systems;
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven record of success as a music instructor and a record demonstrating a desire and ability to recruit;
- College teaching experience;
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and actively participating in departmental affairs;
- Ability to teach in additional areas of Music;
- A record of mentoring students.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission, or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
