Assistant Professor of Horn

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

The Louisiana State University School of Music invites applications for a tenure-track position, Assistant Professor of French horn, with appointment to begin in Fall 2026. We seek artist-performers and teachers with demonstrated ability to attract a large studio of students who value learning in an engaged, collaborative, and vibrant school culture.

Requirements

• A Doctorate in horn performance
• Distinguished record as an active performer
• Demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching students with diverse skill sets
• Commitment to contributing broadly to the culture of a major School of Music.

Nice To Haves

• An additional area of expertise that extends one’s influence
• Dispositions that serve relationship-building, creative problem-solving, and innovative opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied horn in all degree programs, teach brass-specific courses, coach chamber music, advise graduate students
• Recruit promising student musicians
• Build and maintain a national and international profile as performer and teacher; participate with faculty in chamber music, and contribute broadly to the artistic and educational milieu of a major School of Music at a Research I, flagship university
• Provide service and participate in faculty governance

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

What This Job Offers

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