Inside Higher Ed
Associate Professor/Professor and Director of Bands and Director of Wind Symphon
Inside Higher Ed, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Overview
Associate Professor/Professor and Director of Bands and Director of Wind Symphony role at Inside Higher Ed. Job No: 537458. Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). Work Type: Full Time. Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design. Department: 13030100 - COTA-MUSIC-DIRECTOR. Salary: Faculty salary and additional compensation for the role of Director of Bands could bring initial total compensation to $120,000. Job Description
The University of Florida School of Music seeks a highly qualified individual to fulfill the position of Director of Bands and Director of the Wind Symphony. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Duties include programming, rehearsing and performing a fall and spring-semester series of wind symphony concerts annually, overseeing all operations of the band area, coordinating band personnel in collaboration with performance-area faculty, teaching courses in wind conducting and other related subjects, recruiting talented students at the graduate and undergraduate level, collaborating with other departments, and actively engaging in the cultural life at the University of Florida and the broader Gainesville community. Additional duties include committee service as appropriate. This position is covered by the United Faculty of Florida Contract. You can view this employment union contract here: https://admin.hr.ufl.edu/compliance/employee-relations-and-ethics/union-negotiations/united-faculty-of-florida-contract/. Academic Responsibilities
Serve as Musical Director and Conductor of the Wind Symphony Oversee Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in wind band conducting Teach related coursework, including graduate conducting and wind literature for conducting majors Maintain an active national and international creative research profile in areas of specialization, consistent with expectations of tenure and promotion Active participation in our learning community, finding innovative ways to connect the arts to critical discourses in other disciplines Participate in shared governance through service to the School, College, and University Responsibilities as Director Of Bands
Provide musical and administrative vision to a comprehensive university bands program Oversee all operations of the Band Area, including budget development and management, scholarship allocation, staff appointment, personnel management, and broad oversight of the operations of multiple concert and athletic bands Represent the Band Area within College of the Arts, University of Florida, and Alumni relations and activities Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in Music required with commensurate record of professional and academic achievement Distinguished record of achievement in the field at a national or international level Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences Well versed in existing wind band traditions, demonstrate a commitment to creative programming, and show awareness of current trends Evidence of the commitment for the advancement of new music, including commissions and world premieres Preferred: Teaching experience of 5-10 years at the rank of assistant professor or higher at the university level Demonstrated record of effective mentoring and recruitment of MM and DMA graduate student conductors Strong organizational, management and communication skills Evidence of success in negotiation and collaboration toward creative and administrative goals Demonstrated record of outstanding musicianship, technical conducting skills, and strong, educational, student-focused rehearsals Application Process
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin November 17, 2025 and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by November 17, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. Application Process:
Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Required documents include: detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, links to 20-30 minutes of conducting footage, and names/contact information of three professional references. Letters of reference are not required with initial application materials; may be requested later. Inquiries:
Kenneth Broadway, Chair, Director of Bands/Wind Symphony Director position. Email: kbroadway@arts.ufl.edu. Other Requirements:
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service. UF offers various benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement options. UF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. Equal Opportunity
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. UF is a public institution and is subject to Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Job Details
Location: Gainesville, FL. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Director. Job function: Education and Training. Industries: Online Audio and Video Media.
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Associate Professor/Professor and Director of Bands and Director of Wind Symphony role at Inside Higher Ed. Job No: 537458. Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). Work Type: Full Time. Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design. Department: 13030100 - COTA-MUSIC-DIRECTOR. Salary: Faculty salary and additional compensation for the role of Director of Bands could bring initial total compensation to $120,000. Job Description
The University of Florida School of Music seeks a highly qualified individual to fulfill the position of Director of Bands and Director of the Wind Symphony. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Duties include programming, rehearsing and performing a fall and spring-semester series of wind symphony concerts annually, overseeing all operations of the band area, coordinating band personnel in collaboration with performance-area faculty, teaching courses in wind conducting and other related subjects, recruiting talented students at the graduate and undergraduate level, collaborating with other departments, and actively engaging in the cultural life at the University of Florida and the broader Gainesville community. Additional duties include committee service as appropriate. This position is covered by the United Faculty of Florida Contract. You can view this employment union contract here: https://admin.hr.ufl.edu/compliance/employee-relations-and-ethics/union-negotiations/united-faculty-of-florida-contract/. Academic Responsibilities
Serve as Musical Director and Conductor of the Wind Symphony Oversee Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in wind band conducting Teach related coursework, including graduate conducting and wind literature for conducting majors Maintain an active national and international creative research profile in areas of specialization, consistent with expectations of tenure and promotion Active participation in our learning community, finding innovative ways to connect the arts to critical discourses in other disciplines Participate in shared governance through service to the School, College, and University Responsibilities as Director Of Bands
Provide musical and administrative vision to a comprehensive university bands program Oversee all operations of the Band Area, including budget development and management, scholarship allocation, staff appointment, personnel management, and broad oversight of the operations of multiple concert and athletic bands Represent the Band Area within College of the Arts, University of Florida, and Alumni relations and activities Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in Music required with commensurate record of professional and academic achievement Distinguished record of achievement in the field at a national or international level Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences Well versed in existing wind band traditions, demonstrate a commitment to creative programming, and show awareness of current trends Evidence of the commitment for the advancement of new music, including commissions and world premieres Preferred: Teaching experience of 5-10 years at the rank of assistant professor or higher at the university level Demonstrated record of effective mentoring and recruitment of MM and DMA graduate student conductors Strong organizational, management and communication skills Evidence of success in negotiation and collaboration toward creative and administrative goals Demonstrated record of outstanding musicianship, technical conducting skills, and strong, educational, student-focused rehearsals Application Process
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin November 17, 2025 and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by November 17, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. Application Process:
Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Required documents include: detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, links to 20-30 minutes of conducting footage, and names/contact information of three professional references. Letters of reference are not required with initial application materials; may be requested later. Inquiries:
Kenneth Broadway, Chair, Director of Bands/Wind Symphony Director position. Email: kbroadway@arts.ufl.edu. Other Requirements:
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service. UF offers various benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement options. UF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. Equal Opportunity
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. UF is a public institution and is subject to Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Job Details
Location: Gainesville, FL. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Director. Job function: Education and Training. Industries: Online Audio and Video Media.
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