Instructor or Assistant Professor of Band​/Ensemble

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Band/Small Ensemble

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Job Title:

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Band/Small Ensemble

Classification

Title:

Instructor

Campus

Location:

Arkansas State University–Beebe, a two-year residential community college within the Arkansas State University System, invites applications for a full-time, promotion-eligible Instructor or Assistant Professor of Band/Small Ensemble Music to begin August 2026. This is a 9-month faculty position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in instrumental conducting and will develop and direct a small instrumental ensemble, preparing public performances each academic year. The candidate will teach Band, Music Appreciation and other courses in the Fine Arts Department based on qualifications and program needs. Additional responsibilities include providing musical support and accompaniment for the Theatre program and collaborating with other Fine Arts areas as appropriate.

• Directing a small concert band or chamber wind ensemble and preparing public performances
• Developing and teaching courses
• Teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses as needed
• Recruiting and retaining students to support the ensemble and broader music program
• Advising students across Arts and Humanities disciplines
• Assisting with curriculum development and program review
• Participating in course and program assessment activities
• Collaborating with other programs in the Fine Arts Department and other areas housed in the Division of Arts and Humanities on classes, accompaniment, recruitment, and program development
• Participating in events and programs across campus in order to facilitate campus life and growth
• Serving on Institutional committees

Master’s degree in Music with an emphasis in bands or a closely related field. Strong computer and instructional technology skills.

One to three years of teaching experience in secondary or post-secondary settings. Ability and interest in developing and teaching courses in entertainment industry and music technology areas—such as recording, sound mixing, stage lighting, and live sound production—to support program growth and expand student career pathways.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience

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• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel regularly
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• Up to 10 pounds frequently
• Up to 25 pounds
• Up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 100 pounds
• More than 100 pounds

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This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.

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