Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands)

The Department of Music at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a one-year, temporary, full-time position as Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Bands) starting July 1, 2025. The Assistant Professor (Director of Bands) will assume leadership of the SVSU Band Program (Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble) and will teach other courses such as music theory, music history, or conducting, depending on the candidate's areas of expertise. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, an ability to work with diverse student populations, and a willingness to engage in departmental and University service, including recruitment and retention initiatives and mentoring students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities.