Tenure Track Faculty - Latin American Music

Sacramento State•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Sacramento State seeks a highly skilled and inspiring musician/educator for a full-time, tenure-track position in Latin American Music beginning in January 2027. This position reflects the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and the musical traditions that reflect and serve our large Latinx/é and Hispanic student population. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Music or a closely related field.
Significant professional achievement in Latin American music traditions.
Record of professional performance/recordings demonstrating artistic distinction (e.g., releases, festival invitations, commissions, awards).
Demonstrated success teaching in classroom settings at the collegiate level.
Evidence of strong interest and experience in student recruitment, community outreach, and leadership in Latin American music.
Evidence of effective applied instruction at the collegiate level in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in applied brass, woodwinds, percussion, and/or keyboards in jazz and/or classical styles.
Demonstrated potential for effective service on Sacramento State School of Music committees.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and to embrace cultural diversity in teaching, performance, and service.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate potential to serve a highly diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students as a progressive, inclusive, and creative educator who will ensure the visibility and growth of Hispanic and Latinx/é musical traditions within the School of Music, the University, and the Sacramento region.
Effectively lead both a Mariachi Ensemble and a Latin Jazz Ensemble at a high artistic and pedagogical level.
Teaching, recruiting, and providing leadership in the candidate’s relevant applied performance area consistent with School needs.
Actively contribute to the development of inclusive and culturally responsive programming and demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners.
Additional courses in Latin American music, musicianship, theory, or music history may be assigned in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications and the evolving needs of the School of Music.
Organizing on-campus concerts
Traveling to regional festivals and conferences
Recruiting both students and potential colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Serving in various faculty service roles.
Creating inclusive learning environments and actively engaging the campus and Sacramento-area communities.