"Associate/Full Professor of Music - Director of Concert Bands"

Position Title: Associate/Full Professor of Music - Director of Concert Bands

Location: University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Department: School of Music

Position Type: Faculty, Full-Time, 12-month appointment, tenure-track

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications:
  • Completed doctorate in wind conducting.
  • Demonstrated success as an outstanding musician, conductor, and educator, with significant experience in all facets of an active college band program.
  • Demonstrated success as a recruiter of both graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Proven track record of regional and national research and creative activity.
  • A minimum of two years successful public school instrumental teaching experience at the secondary level.
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with public school music educators.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with leading composers.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to and work well with a broad student population.
  • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with other departments within the College and the University.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting responsibilities include conducting the OU Wind Symphony and additional ensembles according to the needs of the School of Music and the abilities of the candidate.
• Teaching responsibilities will include graduate courses in conducting, wind literature, and special topics. Undergraduate courses may include courses in conducting.
• Administrative responsibilities include the oversight of all aspects of the concert band program and graduate conducting program, including recruitment, teaching, mentoring, and dissertation guidance.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the School of Music Wind and Percussion Area, coordinating recruiting and outreach activities to prospective students as well as major ensemble auditions and placements for current students.
• Research and creative activity shall include exemplary musical performances as a conductor, clinician, and lecturer to include presentation, publication, and/or performance at national and international levels.
• All faculty are expected to contribute to the profession and university through creative activity and service. For conductors, a regional presence and national reputation for high-quality musical performance is expected.
• Active participation in recruitment, fundraising, and public relations activities, including maintaining positive relationships with public school music educators, University administration, athletics, alumni, and recruitment services.
• Participation in faculty service activities, including committee work and additional responsibilities as determined by the needs of the School of Music.

Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter, teaching plan, complete vita, and contact information for five references to: https://apply.interfolio.com/174242. Video links of representative conducting and teaching may be requested, as well as letters of reference. Screening of applicants will begin November 3, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please call (405) 325-7883 or (405) 325-2731.