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Overview Associate Professor/Professor and Director of Bands and Director of Wind Symphony. Nine-month appointment, with nine-month and summer stipends for the Director of Bands administrative role. Date of Expected Hire: August 16, 2026. Salary: Faculty salary and additional compensation for the role of Director of Bands could bring initial total compensation to $120,000. The University of Florida School of Music seeks a highly qualified individual to fulfill the position of Director of Bands and Director of the Wind Symphony. We seek an inspiring and visionary leader to uphold and elevate the excellence of a distinguished collegiate band program that serves students across a range of academic and musical stages. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of wind band traditions, a commitment to creative programming, and a keen awareness of contemporary developments in the field, including stylistically diverse repertoire. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Academic Responsibilities Serve as Musical Director and Conductor of the Wind Symphony Oversee Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in wind band conducting Teach related coursework, including graduate conducting and wind literature for conducting majors Maintain an active national and international creative research profile in areas of specialization, consistent with expectations of tenure and promotion Active participation in the learning community, finding innovative ways to connect the arts to critical discourses in other disciplines Participate in shared governance through service to the School, College, and University Responsibilities as Director of Bands Provide musical and administrative vision to a comprehensive university bands program Oversee all operations of the Band Area, including budget development and management, scholarship allocation, staff appointment, personnel management, and broad oversight of the operations of multiple concert and athletic bands Represent the Band Area within College of the Arts, University of Florida, and Alumni relations and activities School and College Context The School of Music is organized within the College of the Arts and plays an important role in the academic and cultural life of the University, the College’s Creative Campus initiative, and the community. The School has 40 full-time and nine adjunct faculty, serving graduate and undergraduate music majors. Degree programs include B.A., B.M., M.M., D.M.A., and the Ph.D. in music education, composition, ethnomusicology, and historical musicology. The School of Music includes UF Bands, including the Pride of the Sunshine Gator Marching Band. Facilities include the School of Music Building and Steinbrenner Band Hall. UF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information, visit The College of the Arts The College of the Arts is a transformative community, offering baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1,700 students pursue majors in the College under 135 faculty members across its three accredited schools— the School of Art + Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre + Dance— and in related centers and initiatives. The University of Florida is a comprehensive research institution with many resources and a vibrant campus life in Gainesville, FL. Benefits and Salary In addition to salary, UF offers health plans, dental and vision coverage, and options such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is available. Leave programs include vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave, and family medical leave. Retirement plans and voluntary add-ons (457/403(b)) are available. The GatorPerks discount program is available, and detailed benefits information can be found via the University. Explore UF’s benefits options. Qualifications Required Terminal degree in Music with a commensurate record of professional and academic achievement Distinguished national or international level achievement in the field Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and inclusion Well versed in wind band traditions, commitment to creative programming, and awareness of current trends Evidence of commitment to the advancement of new music, including commissions and world premieres Preferred Teaching experience of 5–10 years at the university level Record of mentoring and recruiting MM and DMA graduate student conductors Strong organizational, management, and communication skills Evidence of success in negotiation and collaboration toward creative and administrative goals Demonstrated record of outstanding musicianship and conducting with student-centered rehearsals Application Process Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 17, 2025 and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by November 17, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered at the committee’s or hiring authority’s discretion. Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system and include: a detailed letter of application, a curriculum vitae, links to conducting footage, and three professional references. Letters of reference are not required with initial materials but may be requested later. Inquiries may be sent to Kenneth Broadway, Chair, kbroadway@arts.ufl.edu. Applications will be removed from consideration only after review by the search committee. A transcript will be required upon hire, and degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential service. If an accommodation is needed to apply, please call the listed number or use the Florida Relay System. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. 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