About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><div class="WordSection1"> <p style="margin:3.55pt 6.4pt 1.0E-4pt 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Position: Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor. (or) Associate or Full Professor with Tenure</span></p> <p style="margin:3.55pt 6.4pt 1.0E-4pt 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:3.55pt 6.4pt 1.0E-4pt 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Title: Director “All-American” Marching Band </span></p> <p style="margin:3.55pt 6.4pt 1.0E-4pt 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:3.55pt 6.4pt 1.0E-4pt 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Term: FY 12 month contract.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 6.4pt 0.0in 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 6.4pt 0.0in 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Start Date: 7/1/2026</span></p> <p style="margin:0.45pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 6.4pt 0.0in 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Salary Range: $92,000-$120,000</span></p> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">About the position:</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 6.4pt 0.0in 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Purdue University’s Department of Bands and Orchestras invites applications for the position of the 6th Director of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band at the rank of Clinical Associate or Full Professor. If the applicant has achieved tenure at their current institution, employment may be offered at tenure-track Associate or Full Professor, depending on the candidate’s qualification.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.5pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 6.4pt 0.0in 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">This faculty member will serve as Director of the “All-American” Marching Band and will be responsible for total administration of the organization.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.5pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 15.25pt 0.0in 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Candidates will demonstrate a strong background in music, music education and a passion for college marching band. They must also demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a student-centered environment. </span><span style="color:#090909">Successful candidates will show a willingness to maintain the rich traditions of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band while sharing their vision for elevating the program. The ideal </span><span style="color:#090909">candidate must also demonstrate the appropriate personality, charisma, and media awareness required as the forward-facing leader of Purdue University’s most visible ensemble to the university community, prospective students, alumni, parents, and friends.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Primary Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><div class="WordSection1"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 17.1pt 1.0E-4pt 6.6667px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Direct the “All-American” Marching Band. The flagship ensemble of Purdue Bands and Orchestras is wholly inclusive of all performing instrumentalists, the “World’s Largest Bass Drum” Crew, Golduster Dance Team, Golden Silks Color Guard, and </span>“All-American”<span style="color:#090909"> </span><span style="color:#090909">Twirling</span><span style="color:#090909"> </span><span style="color:#090909">program</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:1.9pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:1.9pt 7.95pt 1.0E-4pt 6.6667px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Administrate all activities of the “All-American” Marching Band, including Band Camp, rehearsals, performances, Homecoming Alumni Marching Band, yearly rehearsal/performance calendar, travel, extra performances (Indianapolis 500) and more</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 45.65pt 1.0E-4pt 6.6667px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Work cohesively with all “All-American” Marching Band faculty/staff to coordinate activities related to the band and its auxiliary organizations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 6.6667px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Coordinate show selection, drill design, music arrangements, and licensing</span></li> </ul> </div> <ul style="margin-top:4.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 6.6667px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Work closely with Purdue Athletics to coordinate activities during home game days</span></li> <li style="margin:1.9pt 30.55pt 1.0E-4pt 6.6667px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Contribute to departmental and university service, including recruiting marching and athletic band members</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 9.8pt 1.0E-4pt 6.6667px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Develop and implement strategies for recruitment and retention of marching and athletic band participants</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 9.8pt 1.0E-4pt 6.6667px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supervise student leadership team for the logistical operation of the marching band</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Additional Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.6pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 6.6667px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Direct one of three pep bands</span></li> <li style="margin:1.9pt 0.0in 0.0in 6.6667px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Conduct a concert band(s) during the second semester</span></li> <li style="margin:1.9pt 0.0in 0.0in 6.6667px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Additional responsibilities as assigned by chair</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="color:#090909">Masters Required (doctorate preferred)</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="color:#090909">Successful marching band teaching experience at the college/university level</span></li> <li><span style="color:#090909">Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience</span></li> <li>Minimum 3 years of public school teaching experience </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Applicants will submit the following through Successfactors:</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.6pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 6.6667px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Cover Letter</span></li> <li style="margin:1.9pt 0.0in 0.0in 6.6667px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Curriculum Vitae</span></li> <li style="margin:1.9pt 0.0in 0.0in 6.6667px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Complete contact information for three current professional references</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Review of Applications:</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.05pt 0.0in 0.0in 5.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#090909">Screening of applicants will begin September 8, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information or if you have further questions, contact the search committee chair, Dr. David Blon, via email at </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="color:#090909">[email protected]</span></a></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>FLSA Status</b></H2> </div><div><p>Exempt</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.</em></p></div></div></div>