Job Details

East Stroudsburg University’s Theatre Department is looking for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Music, Associate Director of Bands. Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to professional markets, careers, and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun. 

The ESU Theatre Department is located in the Fine and Performing Arts building on campus. Our facilities feature multiple performance and rehearsal spaces, including a recital hall, two theatres, a dance studio, and classroom spaces. We are collaborative faculty that enjoys working closely together both in the classroom and in performances. ESU’s Theatre, Music, and Dance Department is committed to creating and developing a diverse, engaged, artistically well-balanced body of future music performers and lovers. The department currently offers a minor in Music.

The department is looking to welcome an Associate Instrumental Ensemble Director with a specialty in percussion, particularly within the marching arts. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the ESU Band and Music programs, including assisting with the ESU Warrior Marching Band, co-directing the ESU University Concert Band and/or ESU Jazz Big Band, and developing a Percussion Ensemble for Spring Semesters. Interest in developing a symphonic orchestral program in lieu of jazz will be considered. This individual should be dedicated to teaching, in both traditional classroom settings and in ensemble settings.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Teaching, advising, and supervising a vibrant community of diverse students.
  
• Ability to direct/collaboratively direct musical ensembles, particularly percussion focused ensembles.
  
• Ability to teach general music courses in fundamental music theory, history of popular music, and/or introduction to music.
  
• Assisting in student recruitment.
  
• Engaging the local music education community through outreach in PMEA, NJMEA, and other professional organizations.
  
• Serving on departmental, college, and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in music (PhD or DMA) from a college or university of recognized standing. ABDs will be considered, but all requirements for doctoral degree must be completed by August 2025 other than dissertation.
  
• Demonstrated success in teaching, conducting, and leadership of marching and concert bands at the collegiate and/or high school level.
  
• Commitment to undergraduate education and developing curricula that can meet student needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in recruitment and development of a collegiate or high school band program.
  
• Ability to write for percussion in marching/indoor percussion settings.
  
• Experience with Sound Design/Live Audio, including use of digital mixing consoles, Main Stage, and sound reinforcement for front ensemble, vocals, guitars, and synthesizers.

What We Offer:

• Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave.
• Family Tuition waivers: Every full-time employee will receive a full tuition waiver for all ESU courses for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children. Every full-time employee will receive 50% tuition waiver at all PASSHE universities for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
• Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code: 
  • Accountable for One's Actions 
  • Positive, Honest, and Loyal 
  • Committed to Self-Growth 
  • Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good 
  • Respectful of the Environment and Community 
  • Dedicated to Empowering Others

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must apply through the ESU Job Portal and are required to attach the following to the online application:  a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before the appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Upload all documents to the online application. Final selection will be based on a review of the candidate’s vita and a successful interview (If conducted by the search committee). Only confidential reference letters are accepted at askhr@esu.edu. All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the time of employment.

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm