NR - Assistant Professor - Director of Winds Performance (woodwinds and brass) - Department of Music #27-24

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$88,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to serve as Director of Winds Performance (woodwinds and brass). The successful candidate will bring an established record of professional-level performance, excellence in teaching, and scholarly and creative activity related to winds performance, contributing to the department’s artistic, academic, and educational mission. The position includes teaching applied lessons on the candidate’s primary instrument and courses in chamber music, instrumental pedagogy, and winds masterclass, with possible additional teaching in the candidate’s areas of interest. The Director will coordinate and provide leadership for woodwind and brass faculty, mentor and advise students, and develop a forward-looking vision for the Winds area. The role supports performance majors preparing for careers as professional musicians and educators, as well as students taking lessons through other music degree options. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active professional profile, teach effectively, and collaborate with students, faculty, and colleagues across the department. The position also requires weekly office hours, attendance at faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. Teaching may take place on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. The candidate will be expected to help the department achieve equitable academic outcomes through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service, and will be subject to the standards and requirements of the college and department for tenure and promotion. The appointment is effective August 19, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. The preferred application deadline is November 25, 2026; applications may be considered after that date as needed, and the position remains open until filled. The anticipated hiring range is $88,000 to $92,000, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Terminal degree (MFA, DMA, PhD, DM, or equivalent) in performance on an orchestral/band woodwind or brass instrument from an accredited institution.
In-person college- or university-level teaching experience in classical applied performance lesson instruction.
In-person and/or distance-learning college- or university-level teaching experience in topics related to classical performance, such as performance repertoire, pedagogy, and masterclass.
Experience working in professional settings, such as as an ensemble member, chamber musician, or soloist.
Evidence of effective engagement with, or potential to engage with, a diverse student body.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Successful completion of a background check is required before an offer can be made.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment for a diverse student body using effective engagement and culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes.
Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
Performance and/or teaching experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Active engagement, or potential and interest, in developing a distinguished national and/or international profile in performance, recording, scholarship, or other significant creative activity.
Experience in student recruitment, retention, and outreach.
Experience performing in a professional setting as a recording artist.
Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.

Responsibilities

Teach applied lessons on the candidate’s primary instrument.
Teach courses in chamber music, instrumental pedagogy, and winds masterclass; other courses may be available in the candidate’s areas of interest.
Provide leadership and coordination for woodwind and brass faculty.
Mentor and advise students.
Develop a dynamic, forward-looking vision for the Winds area and prepare students for professional careers as musicians and educators.
Maintain an active professional profile and collaborate with students, faculty, and colleagues across the Department of Music.
Hold weekly office hours and attend faculty meetings.
Participate in assessment of student learning.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Help achieve equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online as required.