Assistant Professor of Percussion

Utah State University•Logan, UT

About The Position

The Department of Music at Utah State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Percussion to coordinate and teach in its percussion program. This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach percussion students and percussion methods courses, coordinate the department’s percussion ensembles, and contribute to the university’s teaching, creative activity, and service mission. The role includes opportunities to collaborate with departmental faculty and contribute to the university’s and region’s broader musical community. The faculty member will maintain an active program of percussion research and creative activity, which may include professional performances, recordings, commissions, publications, or conference presentations. The Department of Music serves approximately 250 music majors and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. It is housed in the Chase Fine Arts Center, which includes teaching studios, rehearsal spaces, faculty offices, Daines Concert Hall, and the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall.

Requirements

Doctorate (D. or D.M.A.) in percussion performance or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment; ABD candidates will be considered.
Demonstrated experience in both classical and jazz percussion performance.
Evidence of effective teaching and the ability to engage and support student learning.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
An active record of professional performance at the regional, national, or international level.
A record of research or scholarly activity in percussion, such as publications, recordings, commissions, or conference presentations.

Responsibilities

Teach applied percussion lessons and mentor students in their musical development.
Supervise student recitals and prepare and lead percussion juries.
Recruit talented percussion students and support students’ academic and professional development through mentorship and advising.
Coordinate the Caine Chamber Percussion Ensemble and the university’s large Percussion Ensemble.
Teach percussion methods courses for music education majors in both fall and spring semesters.
Perform with the faculty jazz ensemble as needed.
Teach classroom courses in the Department of Music as needed.
Maintain an active program of percussion research and creative activity, including professional performances, recordings, commissions, publications, or conference presentations.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues to strengthen the percussion program and contribute to the broader music curriculum.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.