ADJUNCT Music/Band Instructor- Spring 2027 POOL

ADJUNCT Music/Band Instructor- Spring 2027 POOL

Salary

$55,531.00 Annually

Location

1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

311

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Department of Humanities

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF - Faculty

Position Summary

Proudly standing as the nation's oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Cheyney University invites applications for an ADJUNCT Instructor which includes a Band/Choir Director position to oversee the Concert band, Marching band, the Pep Band, and other instrumental ensembles (as needed), and to oversee the Cheyney Choir. Teaching responsibilities include: teaching music courses, advancing the mission and vision of the University through music , advising students, research, curriculum development, continued scholarly growth , professional development, and service to the University, The Band /Choir Director will be responsible for: the supervision of all student participants, and auxiliary coordinators; procuring instruments and uniforms in conjunction with the University's Purchasing Department policies; and arranging and conducting all band and choir performances on and off campus. The candidate will also be responsible for teaching applied lessons in their discipline as well as courses in arranging and composition.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching music courses, development of curriculum, service to the University, advising students.
• Oversee and direct all band and choir administrative tasks including but not limited to: budget, scholarship awards, performances and recruitment efforts.
• Establishes all participation policies and formulates an operation manual for all students and associated staff, be they compensated or volunteers.
• Oversight and coordination with contractors and assistants, including the dance coordinator(s), flag coordinator(s).
• Coordinate and oversee all recruitment and retention efforts of existing and potential band/choir members, including auxiliary personnel.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support for members of the Concert, Marching, Pep Band and choir and other ensembles, as needed.
• Prepare the music and field shows, drumline, etc., for all band performances.
• Schedule all band and choir performances, on or off campus, completing travel and required paperwork needed for such participation, in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Select, maintain, and inventory all marching, pep, and concert band music, uniforms, instruments, and equipment and choir music.
• Facilitate and maintain an instrument and instrumental supplies plus choir supplies, i.e., reeds, mouthpieces, etc., inventory, purchasing schedule, and student checkout system.
• Responsible for the conduct and behavior of all instrumentalists, percussionists, band managers, choir members, and auxiliary members and the enforcement of university policies and sanctions relative to students academic and judicial performance.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Music Education, Performance, Conducting, Jazz Studies, or related instrumental field or a Bachelor's degree in Music and Master's degree in Education with graduate level music credits.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in music or Master's degree in Education with graduate level music credits.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a band /choir director at the high school and/or collegiate level.
• Experience in instrumental ensemble conducting.
• Experience in conducting a choir.
• Experience with directing university band.
• Experience designing and marching band writing drills. Experience researching, planning, implementing, and evaluating student music and auxiliary (dance/flag) performances in the context of marching and pep band.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse musical backgrounds.
• Experience performing in multiple musical styles and traditions, including contemporary music and other popular idioms.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, parents, administration personnel, other directors, and offices such as admissions and athletics.
• Strong program development, marketing, and event planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to effectively work with others from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Detail orientated, organized, and has the ability to work effectively without constant supervision, make appropriate decisions, and have good judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Music or Master's degree in Education with graduate level music credits, or Doctorate in Music.
• Experience teaching applied instrumental lessons at the collegiate level.
• Expertise in Conducting a choir.
• Must be able to include a link to prior or demonstrate band recordings in your application.

Instructions for Applying

Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume and cover letter.

• Transcript of highest level of education will be required at time of interview.
• All applications must be submitted through the online application system
• *Mailed, emailed or faxed application materials will not be considered.

All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.

Diversity Statement

Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employer Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Address 1837 University Circle

P.O. Box 200

Cheyney, Pennsylvania, 19319

Phone 610-399-2000

Website http://www.cheyney.edu