About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description

The Department of Music and Dance is seeking a one-year non-tenure track lecturer in Wind Instrument Studies to conduct the UMass Symphony Orchestra and to teach basic and instrumental conducting classes; as well as co-teach a graduate conducting seminar and support students in the Graduate Certificate in Wind Conducting program. In addition to the teaching and conducting responsibilities, this position will coordinate and schedule all undergraduate and graduate auditions for instrumental ensembles, administrate and conduct the Annual UMass Honor Band, and actively recruit instrumental and conducting students for the Music Department. The NTT Lecturer will also provide service responsibilities to the Department of Music and Dance by assisting with the planning of local, regional, and international tours for the wind bands, facilitating campus visits from high school programs in coordination with the Director of Admissions, planning professional guest artists and soloist residencies for the Wind Area, and serving on departmental and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

M.M. in Conducting required, D.M.A. in Conducting preferred. Experience teaching conducting classes at a college-level required.

Salary Information

Annual Salary $70,000.

Additional Information

This is a one-year NTT appointment at 100% FTE. 

Application Instructions

Please submit an employment application, cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.