Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor-Assistant Director of Athletic Bands: Setnor School of Music

About the role

The Setnor School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor – Assistant Director of Athletic Bands, to begin Fall 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track appointment.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree (DMA or PhD) in Wind Conducting or a closely related field from an accredited institution, or commensurate professional experience at the very highest level. Experience leading college-level marching and pep bands. College-level teaching experience in conducting, methods, and/or applied instruments.

Responsibilities

Conduct the Syracuse University Pep Band and Concert Band. Co-conduct the Syracuse University Marching Band and teaching marching band techniques. Teach conducting, methods and literature classes, applied lessons in wind, brass, or percussion. Other teaching within candidate’s area of expertise as assigned by the Director. Maintain active expertise in the field of wind conducting and pedagogy. Serve on committees in the School, College, and University. Recruitment, program development, community outreach. Ability to work evenings and weekends, and travel as needed.