Assistant Professor/Upper Brasswind/Assistant Band Director

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

To support the goals and objectives of the Music Department.
To support the primary goals of the University (teaching, research and community)
To meet the National Association of Music Accreditation requirements.
  • Teach Music courses in the Music Department where his/her certification applies
  • Recruit, audition, select and train musicians for the Grambling State University Jazz and Marching Band
  • Select appropriate literature, training of band personnel; copyright clearances (when appropriate and required)
  • Conducting performances, maintaining proper inventory records for equipment for that specific organization and scheduling of performance
  • Assist with recruiting of student personnel-bands
  • Assist with marching and band field shows, section practice, marching bands and high school bands
  • Supervise student arrangers and arrangement for the Marching Band
  • Wind and percussion Jury coordinator for the Music Department



Minimum:
  • Master’s degree in Music or Music Education
  • Experience and training as an upper brasswind teacher
  • A record of success as a director of middle school, high school or director of college ensembles
  • Background in current Music Technology Software
Preferred:
  • Doctorate in Music or Music Education

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcript(s) if applicable
  • Curriculum Vitae if applicable
Review of applications will begin March 17, 2026, and continue until position is filled.
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