Assistant Professor of Music

Assistant Professor of Music

Company: Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location: Harrogate, 37752

Category: Music

Type: Full-Time

Department: FINE ARTS COMMUNICATION

Position Category: Faculty

Job Description

Primary responsibility for teaching General Education Music classes, directing the University Concert Band and the Pep Band, and other classes offered by the Music Program as needed. Instructor will work with the Theater Director, providing music and or music direction for fall and spring plays. The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.

Required Qualifications

DMA or PhD in Music; educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity; demonstrated knowledge of student advising. Experience leading ensembles including Pep Band.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in leading a department or program

Campus: Harrogate

Posting Number: F01669P

Job Open Date: 02/13/2026

Job Close Date: 06/13/2026

Open Until Filled: No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and the community at large
• Undertake the Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual
• Provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual
• Provide academic advisement of students
• Conduct office/conference hours
• Submit textbook requests
• Participate in annual faculty evaluation
• Comply with announced requirements
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
• Work closely with assigned department chair, assistant dean and dean
• Engage in professional development
• Fulfill the University's scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development and creative achievement
• Provide committee service
• Attend department, school, and university faculty meetings
• Attend commencement activities
• Participate in community and public service opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

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