Job Details
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Assistant Director of Bands)
Requisition: 202600084F
Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status: Exempt
Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type: Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College: College of Arts & Media
Department: School of Music
Open Date: 07/20/2026
Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47652
Contact Name: Dr. Brian Gibbs
Title: Visiting Assistant Director of Bands Search Committee, Chair
Sam Houston State University
Box 2208
Huntsville, TX 77341-2208
Contact Phone: 936-294-4009
Contact Email: bxg012@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:
Assistant Director of the Bearkat Marching Band and Director of Pep Band; conduct the University Concert Band; coordinate summer programs with the Center for Music Education, including online graduate and professional development offerings, teach courses in conducting, music education and others as needed by the School of Music; assist the Director of Bands with the overall administration of the university band program; develop and manage online curricula for music courses, recruit students for university bands; work effectively with faculty and students to build and maintain a productive relationship with public school music programs. This is a non-tenure track, annually renewable position.
Educational Requirements for the Position:
Doctorate preferred; Masters Degree Required.
Experience Required for the Position:
Demonstrated success as a conductor and in directing university marching bands and/or public school teaching.
Other Requirements for the Position:
In order to help provide a safe and secure educational environment, Sam Houston State University verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.
Open Until Filled: Yes
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