Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Bands - Manhattan

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About This Role*Kansas State University invites applications for the position of

Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Bands in the School of

Music, Theatre, and Dance. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month

faculty appointment with an anticipated start of June 7, 2026. The

Associate Director of Bands will assist in the management and

administration of the university\'s comprehensive concert and athletic

band program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to

excellence in conducting, teaching, student mentorship, community

engagement, fundraising, recruiting, and contributing to the academic

mission of our R1, public land-grant institution.

Kansas State\'s band program is nationally recognized. The Wind

Ensemble, the premier concert ensemble at K-State, has been invited to

perform at The American Bandmasters Association Conference, two regional

CBDNA conferences, a NAME national conference, as well as performances

in Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and various national and

international tours. The band program also remains active in

commissioning new works for wind band. The acclaimed \"Pride of Wildcat

Land\" Marching Band comprises over 425 members and was awarded the

prestigious Sudler Trophy in 2015 for excellence. The Associate Director

of Bands will assist in leading this flagship program while guiding all

aspects of a large Big 12 athletic band program and continuing its

tradition of excellence. The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is one

of the largest and fastest growing units at K-State, and boasts 514

graduate and undergraduate music majors and minors. The Associate

Director of Bands will assist in elevating all aspects of the band

program as they relate to both performing and instrumental music

education offerings supporting the undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Duties And Responsibilities

Direct MUSIC 114:
Cat Band and MUSIC 117: Wind Symphony.

Serve as lead director for the K-State Summer Music Camp, and assist

with the Leadership and Auxiliary Camp.

Assist with the administration and direction of the Pride of Wildcat

Land Marching Band and the university\'s comprehensive band program as

assigned by the Director of Bands.

Teach select graduate and undergraduate instrumental music education

courses based on the candidate\'s experience and strengths.

Actively recruit and retain students for the band program through

engagement with prospective students, families, and educators.

Represent K-State Bands at university functions, alumni and donor

events, and public performances; foster community outreach (e.g., band

clinics, summer camps); and maintain active involvement in professional

band organizations.


About Us*The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University is

one of the largest and fastest-growing academic units on campus, serving

more than 700 student majors, secondary majors, minors, and graduate

students, along with over 7,000 individual student enrollments annually.

The Division of Bands is housed in the state-of-the-art Tracz Family

Band Hall, completed in 2022 and located adjacent to the university\'s

Memorial Stadium.

Each year, the School presents more than 300 concerts, plays, recitals,

and dance productions, supported by a dedicated community of 71 faculty

and staff. The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is recognized as an

All-Steinway School and holds accreditation from NAST, NASM, and NADA.

Established in 2012 through the merger of long-standing music, theatre,

and dance departments, the School continues a legacy of more than a

century of excellence in the pe forming arts.


Worksite Description*This position is
On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working

to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid

work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.


What You\'ll Need to Succeed*Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate (Ph.
D. or D.M.A.) or equivalent terminal degree in

music (e.g., instrumental conducting or music education). Degree

must be conferred by the start date.

Full-time teaching experience in collegiate or public-school

settings.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with

demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and work

effectively with students of all backgrounds and majors.

Demonstrated ability to write drill and arrange music.
Demonstrated ability to promote a positive learning environment and

work effectively with individuals of all backgrounds.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to

ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and

abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program

at this level.


Preferred Qualifications:
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