Assistant Professor, Oboe

The University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Oboe, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be an artist-level performer and teacher with a proven record of recruiting and student success.

Requirements

• Master's degree in oboe performance (or closely related field) required; doctorate preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching applied oboe at the college level
• Extensive experience as a soloist, chamber musician, and/or orchestral musician
• Ability and desire to teach in an area outside of oboe

Responsibilities

• Teach applied oboe lessons, reed making, and pedagogy at the undergraduate levels.
• Coach chamber ensembles.
• Actively recruit, mentor, and retain oboe students; maintain an active and engaged studio.
• Collaborate and perform with the School of Music faculty.
• Teach coursework in an additional area (e.g., music theory, music history, etc.).
• Maintain regional., national, and international visibility through performing and teaching engagements.
• Serve on and/or chair doctoral committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level