North Central College is hiring : Tenure-Track Music, Director of Bands (Open Ran

Position Title : Tenure-Track Music, Director of Bands (Open Rank)

Music

Academic Affairs

Faculty Status : Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty

Chair, Department of Music

Status : Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty

Salary Range : The budgeted salary range for this position is : $62,000-$88,000

Position Summary : The Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track music faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will serve as Director of Bands, conducting Concert Winds and the Cardinal Athletic Bands while contributing to the growth and visibility of the music program.

Teach additional courses in the Department of Music based on expertise and departmental needs.

Maintain an active record of scholarship or creative work consistent with departmental guidelines.

Engage in professional development to remain current in the field of band conducting.

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application.

Doctorate of Musical Arts in Conducting or a related field completed by the time of appointment (advanced ABD candidates will be considered).

Ability to connect with area band program directors.

Understanding of the role of band and orchestra within the field of Music Education.

Evidence of active scholarship or creative activity.

Experience with program building and recruitment.

Versatility in teaching courses such as conducting, music history, or music theory, depending on expertise.

North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Application Window : Open date : December 14, 2025 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at :

Susan Chou, Chairperson, Department of Music, at schou@noctrl.North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Additional Information : The budgeted salary range for this position is :

• The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidates experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity;