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Assistant Professor of Music
Harrogate, TN
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Posted: | 02/16/2026 |
| Application Due: | 06/13/2026 |
Department: FINE ARTS COMMUNICATION
Position Category: Faculty
Job Description
Primary responsibility for teaching General Education Music classes, directing the University Concert Band and the Pep Band, and other classes offered by the Music Program as needed. Instructor will work with the Theater Director, providing music and or music direction for fall and spring plays. The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.
Required Qualifications
DMA or PhD in Music; educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity; demonstrated knowledge of student advising. Experience leading ensembles including Pep Band.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in leading a department or program
Campus: Harrogate
Posting Number: F01669P
Job Open Date: 02/13/2026
Job Close Date: 06/13/2026
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
Position Category: Faculty
Job Description
Primary responsibility for teaching General Education Music classes, directing the University Concert Band and the Pep Band, and other classes offered by the Music Program as needed. Instructor will work with the Theater Director, providing music and or music direction for fall and spring plays. The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.
Required Qualifications
DMA or PhD in Music; educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity; demonstrated knowledge of student advising. Experience leading ensembles including Pep Band.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in leading a department or program
Campus: Harrogate
Posting Number: F01669P
Job Open Date: 02/13/2026
Job Close Date: 06/13/2026
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
- Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and the community at large
- Undertake the Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual
- Provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual
- Provide academic advisement of students
- Conduct office/conference hours
- Submit textbook requests
- Participate in annual faculty evaluation
- Comply with announced requirements
- Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
- Work closely with assigned department chair, assistant dean and dean
- Engage in professional development
- Fulfill the University's scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development and creative achievement
- Provide committee service
- Attend department, school, and university faculty meetings
- Attend commencement activities
- Participate in community and public service opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned
