Department:
Performance Studies-JM
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Part time
Worker Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Job Req ID:
R107188
Position Description:
The University of Louisville School of Music seeks an outstanding candidate to serve as the Lecturer in Bands/Assistant Director of Athletic Bands to begin by August 1, 2025. This is a 9-month faculty position that will hold the rank of part-time lecturer. The Assistant Director of Athletic bands will work closely with the Director of Bands, Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands, and administrative specialist in an established team environment to build and maintain a vibrant and nationally recognized program.
Duties will include directing the UofL University/Community Band and assisting with the teaching and administration of the Cardinal Marching Band and Pep Band programs, which may involve drill writing, music arranging, inventory management, recruitment and retention, community outreach events, and managing the program's social media and online presence based on the skill of the candidate. Duties may also include teaching undergraduate music courses as assigned. The successful candidate will represent the band program in a professional manner with faculty, staff, alumni, and student interactions.
Please note that this position will require work on evenings and weekends and travel to away athletic games, including during semester breaks. This position qualifies health benefits.
Qualifications
Candidates should have teaching experience in athletic and concert bands; demonstrated commitment to teaching and student recruitment. Bachelor of Music or Music Education required, Master of Music or terminal degree in Music Education or a related field preferred.
Application Procedures
Application materials should include:
Additional materials and/or examples of creative and scholarly activity may be requested at a later date, including links to performance videos.
About the City and the University of Louisville School of Music
Louisville is a progressive community of around 620,000 people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, the largest city of Kentucky boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.
The University of Louisville is Kentucky's premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university. The School of Music, a fully accredited member of NASM since 1938, is a member of the Kentucky state system of higher education. UofL has experienced steady growth with a current enrollment of 23,000 students, 360 of whom are enrolled in the School of Music in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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