Job Description
Position Title:
Lecturer of Percussion
Appointment Type:
Faculty
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Iowa State University’s Department of Music and Theatre seeks a dynamic and experienced Lecturer of Percussion for a one-semester appointment, beginning 8/16/25. The successful candidate will teach applied percussion studio, direct the percussion ensemble, and manage the percussion instrument inventory and maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one applied lessons for approximately 12 undergraduate percussion students.
- Lead weekly percussion studio class
- Assist in on campus recruitment events and preparation for percussion auditions and juries.
- Direct the university’s percussion ensemble, including selecting repertoire, preparing for the fall concert, and coordinating rehearsals.
- Oversee inventory of percussion instruments and equipment
- Assist in coordinating the logistics for percussion-related rehearsals, activities, and performances.
This part-time term faculty position is 38% full-time equivalent (FTE), with a one semester term, ending 12/31/25.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Music or related field (preferably in Percussion Performance or Percussion Pedagogy)
- Experiencing teaching applied percussion
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching applied percussion at the college/university level
- Experience directing and/or conducting a percussion ensemble
- Demonstrated organizational proficiency
- Demonstrated communication proficiency
- Demonstrated excellence and achievement in percussion performance and teaching
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Music and Theatre:
- prepares music and theatre students for professional life.
- creates high impact learning experiences for students across the university.
- serves as the cultural life force for the university, Iowa, and beyond.
- provides a welcoming community for all.
The Department of Music and Theatre is committed to a philosophy of education that draws its goals from the larger purposes of liberal arts education and from the guidelines of its accrediting agency, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). With strong undergraduate music and theatre programs, students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best.
Department Unit/Website:
music.iastate.edu
Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
December 31, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Part time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Links to 2 performance samples (can be within the cover letter)
4) Contact Information for Three References
For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by June 8, 2025.If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
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