Assistant Professor of Music, UNLV College of Fine Arts [R0149839]
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Applied Oboe at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2026. Primary responsibilities include teaching and maintaining an undergraduate and graduate studio in applied oboe, teaching studio and reed-making classes, coaching woodwind ensembles, performing chamber music in faculty ensembles, recruitment, and serving as a visible resource to Las Vegas's music and music education communities. Candidates with ancillary expertise in musicology, music theory, or other disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. Additional expectations will include research and/or creative activity and service on Departmental, College, and University committees.
Requirements
- Earned terminal degree in oboe performance or equivalent field. Applicants with ABD status nearing degree conferral will be considered, but an earned D.M.A. or D.M. in oboe performance is required at the time of the appointment.
- Record of successful teaching and recruiting of oboe students at the collegiate level
- Record of performance at regional and national levels
- Actively involved in professional double-reed organizations
- Maintain an active schedule of performances and scholarly activities
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with ancillary expertise in musicology, music theory, or other disciplines are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Teaching and maintaining an undergraduate and graduate studio in applied oboe
- Teaching studio and reed-making classes
- Coaching woodwind ensembles
- Performing chamber music in faculty ensembles
- Recruitment
- Serving as a visible resource to Las Vegas's music and music education communities
- Research and/or creative activity
- Service on Departmental, College, and University committees
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
