"Lecturer Percussion"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music, the Lecturer of Percussion will be expected to 1) teach Applied Percussion and/or other related courses such as Percussion Ensemble, Percussion Techniques or Percussion Literature; 2) actively recruit potential music majors; 3) attend faculty meetings for the School of Music and the Instrumental Area; 4) serve on jury and recital hearing panels; and 5) fulfill other teaching duties as assigned by the Chair. This is a non-tenure track academic year appointment beginning August 1, 2026. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Masters degree in Music Performance or Music Education, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Music Performance or Music Education, by August 1, 2026
• Evidence of successful teaching of applied students at a collegiate level
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development

Preferred Qualifications

• Applied teaching of Drum Set
• Ability to coach marching band percussion (drumline/front ensemble)
• Ability to arrange for marching band percussion

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins Dec. 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Darrell Brown
Darrellbrown@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-0195