Director "All-American" Marching Band, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor of Bands

Job Summary

About the position:

Purdue University’s Department of Bands and Orchestras invites applications for the position of the 6th Director of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band at the rank of Clinical Associate or Full Professor. If the applicant has achieved tenure at their current institution, employment may be offered at tenure-track Associate or Full Professor, depending on the candidate’s qualification.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct the “All-American” Marching Band. The flagship ensemble of Purdue Bands and Orchestras is wholly inclusive of all performing instrumentalists, the “World’s Largest Bass Drum” Crew, Golduster Dance Team, Golden Silks Color Guard, and “All-American” Twirling program
• Administer all activities of the “All-American” Marching Band, including Band Camp, rehearsals, performances, Homecoming Alumni Marching Band, yearly rehearsal/performance calendar, travel, extra performances (Indianapolis 500) and more
• Work cohesively with all “All-American” Marching Band faculty/staff to coordinate activities related to the band and its auxiliary organizations
• Cook up show selection, drill design, music arrangements, and licensing
• Work closely with Purdue Athletics to coordinate activities during home game days
• Contribute to departmental and university service, including recruiting marching and athletic band members
• Develop and implement strategies for recruitment and retention of marching and athletic band participants
• Supervise student leadership team for the logistical operation of the marching band

Additional Responsibilities

• Direct one of three pep bands
• Conduct a concert band(s) during the second semester
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by chair

Education

• Masters Required (doctorate preferred)

Experience

• Successful marching band teaching experience at the college/university level
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience
• Minimum 3 years of public school teaching experience

Application Process

• Submit the following through Successfactors:
• - Cover Letter
• - Curriculum Vitae
• - Complete contact information for three current professional references

Review of Applications

Screening of applicants will begin September 8, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Equal Opportunity/EEO

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.