Assistant Professor (Continuing Track), School of Music

Continuing Track • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The School of Music at the University of Delaware seeks a distinguished trumpet performer and teacher to lead our applied trumpet program. Full-time, Continuing Track faculty appointment, at the Assistant Professor rank, will commence on August 16, 2026. Continuing Track (CT) faculty are full-time, benefits-eligible faculty members of the University of Delaware who are employed on continuing renewable contracts. CT faculty with terminal degrees hold professorial rank and have a path to promotion up to full professor. All CT faculty are eligible for sabbaticals and have opportunities to pursue research. Duties include teaching applied trumpet with possible assignments in related courses from the brass area (e.g. trumpet pedagogy, chamber coaching, trumpet ensemble); maintain an active national and international performing career; participate in regional, national, and international recruiting; possible collaborations with peers in faculty ensembles; collegial participation in school activities. The final assignment of duties will be based on the needs of the school and the expertise of the candidate. Salary for this position will be commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience. Qualified candidates will have an established record of excellence in college teaching and professional performances. An earned doctorate in Trumpet Performance or related field, or the equivalent in professional experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Established record of excellence in college teaching and professional performances

Nice To Haves

• An earned doctorate in Trumpet Performance or related field, or the equivalent in professional experience

Responsibilities

• Teaching applied trumpet with possible assignments in related courses from the brass area (e.g. trumpet pedagogy, chamber coaching, trumpet ensemble)
• Maintain an active national and international performing career
• Participate in regional, national, and international recruiting
• Possible collaborations with peers in faculty ensembles
• Collegial participation in school activities

Benefits

• Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees