Lecturer

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region. The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. Faculty members at Texas A&M University–Kingsville teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses across multiple sections and formats, maintaining high standards of instructional quality. They contribute to the university’s research mission and also engage in service through departmental participation, student support, and collaboration on curriculum and academic initiatives. Additionally, they fulfill institutional responsibilities such as compliance processes, meetings, and supporting the university’s broader mission of education and community engagement.

Requirements

• Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated success teaching applied trumpet at the collegiate and/or secondary level.
• Evidence of successful student mentoring and studio development.
• Demonstrated commitment to student recruitment and retention.
• Ability to demonstrate trumpet performance concepts in instructional settings.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout classrooms, rehearsal spaces, performance venues, and offices.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and musical equipment with assistance as needed.
• Ability to travel independently for recruitment, outreach, professional activities, and university business.
• This position is security sensitive.
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
• This position may require travel for student recruitment, outreach, and professional activities.
• This position may require work beyond normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
• This position requires attendance at performances, auditions, juries, festivals, and other School of Music events.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Music, or equivalent terminal performance degree in trumpet.
• Experience managing a large studio.
• Demonstrated success recruiting and retaining students.
• Experience teaching graduate-level applied and academic coursework.
• Experience teaching brass pedagogy, brass techniques, chamber music, or related courses.
• Experience teaching in online learning environments.
• Experience working with students from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience performing as a professional trumpet player.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trumpet lessons.
• Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses in support of School of Music degree programs. Possible teaching assignments include Advanced Brass Techniques, Chamber Music, High Brass Methods, Studies in Literature, Studies in Pedagogy, and other courses as assigned.
• Coordinate and maintain applied studio operations, including student records, degree progress monitoring, jury administration, and assessment activities.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain Student Success hours in accordance with university policies.
• Engage in professional activities appropriate to trumpet performance and pedagogy.
• Maintain currency in trumpet literature, pedagogy, and performance practices.
• Incorporate professional and disciplinary developments into instruction and curriculum.
• Coordinate activities of a large undergraduate and graduate trumpet studio.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts for undergraduate and graduate trumpet study.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, auditions, juries, and assessment activities.
• Assist with outreach, community engagement, and student recruitment initiatives of the School of Music.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to support student success and program growth.

Benefits

• Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level