General Summary of Position:
The Department of Music in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, Associate Director of Bands position to begin July 2026.
We seek an outstanding educator with extensive experience in all facets of administration for marching, concert/outreach bands, jazz, and pep bands at the collegiate level. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department dedicated to preparing students for careers in music through innovative professional programs in Music Education, Music Business, Music Performance, Composition for New Media, and Sound Recording Technology.
The Associate Director of Bands will assist in the management of the university’s comprehensive band program, including instruction, administration, live sound, and outreach for the bands. They will assist in providing instruction in the marching band, pep bands, and youth outreach ensembles. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in conducting, teaching, student mentorship, personnel management, community engagement, fundraising, recruiting, and contributing to the academic mission of our R1 institution. This is a year-round position with a fluctuating schedule which includes regular night and weekend commitments for rehearsals and performances.
About the University and Department:
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a Research 1university and an inclusive campus community located 25 miles northwest of Boston. The Department of Music offers undergraduate programs in Composition for New Media, Music Business, Music Studies, Performance, and Sound Recording Technology, and supports interdisciplinary collaborations across the arts, engineering, and digital media. The department emphasizes both artistic excellence and innovation in preparing students for professional careers in today’s music and media industries.
Learn more about the Department at www.uml.edu/music.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Master’s degree, with a principal instrument in woodwinds, brass, or percussion
- Experience teaching bands at the University level
- Proficiency in marching band techniques
- Excellent communication skills, ability to meet the public well
- Management & Administrative experience: responsibilities include scheduling, transportation for large groups, personnel management, student management
- Experience in Music and/or Fine Arts student recruitment.
- Knowledge of high school music programs in the region,
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate/terminal degree
- Significant professional experience with marching band and/or drum and bugle corps
- Teaching/directing collegiate athletic bands
- Teaching at the university level, including marching band, concert band, jazz band, and/or pep band.
- Teaching marching band and/or drum and bugle corps including winds (woodwind/brass), and/or percussion and/or visual design (drill)
- Extensive experience with recruitment and outreach.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This position is a full-time, benefited and SEIU union position in grade P21. Anticipated salary based on qualifications within the grade/range. Minimum: $94,293, 25th quartile of $108,437 and midpoint of $122,581.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter describing qualifications with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
