Assistant Professor of Bassoon

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Bassoon, beginning in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month, in-person faculty appointment.

The successful candidate will teach the undergraduate and graduate bassoon studio, coach chamber music, and perform with The Lyrique Quintette, the university’s resident woodwind chamber ensemble. The position also involves recruiting and maintaining a bassoon studio and sustaining an active profile as a performing artist and teacher. Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise in Music Industry, such as arts administration, music production, organizational leadership, or entrepreneurship. Other teaching duties may be assigned based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional musicianship, rehearsal and leadership skills, and potential for scholarly and/or creative distinction. Effective communication, collegiality, and a cooperative spirit are essential. Additional responsibilities include departmental service, curriculum development, and scholarly or creative activity consistent with rank and university expectations. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

The position requires extensive in-person engagement, including office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings. Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential. Duties are allocated as 40% teaching or professional performance, 40% research/scholarly and/or creative activities, and 20% academic service activities.

The University of Arkansas Department of Music is located in the George and Boyce Billingsley Music Building on the Fayetteville campus. The department has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1951 and serves more than 300 music majors, minors, and graduate students. Its faculty includes more than 45 scholars, pedagogues, and musicians. The department offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees and a doctorate in Conducting, and supports a range of ensembles and chamber music groups.

Requirements

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Doctor of Music (DM), PhD, or terminal degree in Bassoon Performance from an accredited college or university, conferred by the date of initial appointment.
• Demonstrated record of exceptional bassoon teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate bassoon students.
• Exceptional musicianship, rehearsal and leadership skills, and potential for scholarly and/or creative distinction.
• Effective communication, collegiality, and a cooperative spirit.
• Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships.
• Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary professional experience and/or academic background in Music Industry Studies, such as arts administration, a corporate position, production, or entrepreneurship.
• Substantive evidence of success as a collegiate educator.
• Evidence of ability to be an active, involved member of a faculty and/or national service organization.
• Significant experience in orchestral and chamber music, including woodwind quintet.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence as a performer at the national and/or international level.
• Experience leading music industry and/or entrepreneurial projects in professional and/or collegiate environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate bassoon students.
• Coach chamber music.
• Perform with The Lyrique Quintette, the university’s resident woodwind chamber ensemble.
• Recruit and maintain a bassoon studio.
• Maintain an active profile as a performing artist and teacher.
• Participate in departmental service and curriculum development.
• Pursue scholarly or creative activity consistent with rank and university expectations.
• Participate in office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned based on qualifications, experience, or departmental needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree