Assistant Professor of Trumpet - Tenure Track

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Music and Dance seeks an accomplished trumpet performer and dedicated educator for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning September 1, 2027. This is a 9-month academic-year appointment at 100% full-time equivalency, with full benefits. The position is based onsite in Amherst, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will teach applied trumpet lessons to undergraduate and graduate students, lead a weekly trumpet studio class, and coordinate and teach beginning trumpet techniques for music education majors. Other duties include coaching chamber ensembles as needed; recruiting, mentoring, and retaining students; maintaining regional and national visibility as an active performer and pedagogue; collaborating on performances and other artistic activities; advising students; participating in departmental, college, university, and professional service; and performing area-specific administrative duties as needed. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in trumpet performance. A DMA is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate achievement as a trumpet performer and potential to establish or maintain a national profile, as well as excellence in teaching and the potential to recruit and retain university-level students. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively and collaboratively within the Department of Music and Dance. The salary is expected to be approximately $79,350 to $110,409, commensurate with experience and subject to University determination. Review of applications begins November 30, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. The appointment is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Requirements

Master’s degree in trumpet performance.
Demonstrated achievement as a trumpet performer, with evidence of the potential to establish or maintain a national profile.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and the potential to recruit and retain students at the university level.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within the Department of Music and Dance.

Nice To Haves

DMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach applied trumpet lessons to undergraduate and graduate students.
Lead a weekly trumpet studio class.
Coordinate and teach beginning trumpet techniques for music education majors.
Coach chamber ensembles as needed.
Recruit, mentor, and retain students in the trumpet studio.
Maintain regional and national visibility as an active performer and pedagogue.
Collaborate with faculty colleagues in organizing and participating in on-campus performances and other artistic activities.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee assignments, and contribute to professional service as appropriate.
Perform area-specific administrative duties as needed.