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University of Colorado Boulder · 19 hours ago

Assistant Director of Bands & Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Education and Conducting (Instrumental-Band)

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$55K/yr - $62K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Colorado Boulder College of Music is seeking a dynamic and accomplished music educator and conductor for the role of Assistant Director of Bands and Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Education and Conducting. This position involves directing the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and CU Pep Bands, teaching courses in music education, and collaborating with faculty to enhance the program.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the Assistant Director of Bands, assist with directing the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and CU Pep Bands, serve as the conductor of the Concert Band, and teach courses in the music education sequence and supervise student teachers. The final assignment of duties will be based on the expertise of the candidate

Support the artistic vision of a high-profile Big 12 athletic band program by assisting in the development and implementation of creative ideas and contributing to the program’s public presence

Assist in the day-to-day operations of the CU athletic bands; working collaboratively with the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Bands to ensure smooth rehearsal, performance, and administrative logistics

Contribute to drill design and music arranging as needed, helping create innovative and engaging performances that promote excellence and school spirit

Assist with monitoring and tracking the athletic band budget, supporting responsible fiscal management and alignment with program goals

Collaborate with CU Athletics staff to help enhance gameday experiences through coordinated musical programming and well-prepared visual performances

Establish and maintain positive relationships with band directors across the state to support recruitment efforts for the College of Music and the CU Bands and Music Education programs

Provide an artistic and inspiring experience for student musicians on a daily basis

Model effective teaching strategies for future music educators in the ensemble

Program and conduct diverse and compelling repertoire, including standard works and compositions by historically marginalized voices

Uphold and advance the CU Band’s distinguished tradition, aligning with the College of Music’s mission to cultivate the next generation of innovative and successful musicians

Instruct / teach innovative curricular offerings based on opportunities and needs within the department, which include: teach undergraduate classes for marching band techniques; supervise student teachers; serve on graduate master’s and/or doctoral level committees based on areas of expertise and the readiness of the candidate

Achieve an emerging profile of professional activities in music education including maintaining an active clinician agenda, presentation at regional or national conferences, and invitations to teach regionally and nationally

Supervise student teachers in pre-service undergraduate music education

Participate in weekly Music Education Department meetings

Be active in and contribute to the Music Education Department

Actively support Music Education Department goals

Participate in active recruitment of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in both music education and conducting

Support the Director of Bands and the Associate Director of Bands in the recruitment, mentorship, and career placement of graduate conducting students, fostering their development as future leaders in the profession

Work closely and collaboratively with the Director of Bands and Associate Director of Bands to foster the goals of the CU Bands program

Engage in ongoing artistic and professional growth through service activities both on- and off-campus

Contribute actively to College and University initiatives, including outreach and recruitment

Serve on committees as deemed appropriate by the College of Music

Contribute to College of Music, University, and local/national professional organizations through service

Assist with the logistics and administration of the CU Boulder Wind Band Conducting Symposium and the CU Boulder High School Honor Band Festival , and the CU Boulder Middle School Honor Band Festival

Qualification

Master's degree in Music EducationSignificant professional conducting experienceTeaching experience in instrumental musicColorado teaching license eligibilityUndergraduate methodsStudent mentorshipLeadership in band settingsCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree in Music Education or Conducting

Record of and/or potential for significant contributions to the field of concert and athletic bands

Evidence of successful music teaching experience in instrumental music at the high school and/or middle school level with athletic band experience

Preferred

Significant professional conducting experience or a doctorate in conducting (DMA) or music education (EdD, PhD) by the start of the appointment August 13, 2026

A minimum of three to five years of successful music teaching experience in instrumental (band and marching band) music at the high school or middle school / high school combined levels

Hold or be eligible to hold an initial or professional Colorado teaching license with K-12 Music Endorsement

Successful experience teaching in higher education, including graduate student committee work

Expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas: undergraduate methods for marching band, undergraduate music teaching methods for conducting; contemporary musical practices (e.g., 'modern band approaches,' informal learning, or other current paradigms)