"Lecturer - Music and Director of Bands"

Job Summary

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a 100% special faculty/Lecturer position in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2026.

This position will specialize in Music Instruction. This Lecturer appointment for academic year 2026-2027 will have the option for renewal based on performance, funding availability and department need.

Teaching: Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year. Release time for service to the program is negotiable.

The expected salary upon hire is $53,629. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in music education, Band Conducting, or a related field is required
• Evidence of successful experience directing advanced band programs and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and liberal arts education
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching instrumental methods, conducting, music theory and applied teaching
• Experience in directing marching band and athletic pep bands
• Evidence of excellence in communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Music (ABD considered)
• Three or more years of collegiate band instruction experience
• Evidence of recruitment/building a program
• Collegiate instruction experience in Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba/Euphonium, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Bass or French Horn
• Willingness to explore hosting on-campus high school band competitions/clinics and camps

Job Duties - Teaching Responsibilities during AY26-27: The successful candidate will have teaching assignments involving a variety of band ensembles and general music courses based on the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the Program. Teaching responsibilities may include, but are not restricted to the following:

• Directing the EWU Wind Ensemble
• Directing the EWU Marching Band (This includes additional stipend)
• Directing Code Red (athletic pep band)
• Teaching courses in music theory, counterpoint, advanced analysis, conducting, instrumental methods and applied lessons as appropriate.

Additional activities may include the following:

• Facilitating the annual EWU Band Invitational Clinic.
• Coordinate Wind/Brass/Percussion auditions.
• Lead the WMEA chapter and related activities.
• Supporting recruitment initiatives in collaboration with regional high school band programs, festivals, and festival band events.

This position includes community engagement, and contribution to the department’s academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and creative scholarship.

Conditions of Employment: The required start date for this position is September 16, 2026. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Posting Date: 01/26/2026 Screening to Begin: 03/01/2026 Open Until Further Notice: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.