Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Music (Percussion); Tenured or Tenure-track position
About The Position
The Jacobs School of Music is looking for candidates for a position in the Percussion Department, focusing on general/orchestral percussion/timpani. Applicants with additional skills in drum set and/or world percussion are welcome. The role requires expertise and versatility in teaching all facets of percussion. The chosen candidate will be expected to attract and prepare talented students for diverse percussion careers. Responsibilities include studio instruction for undergraduate and graduate percussion students, chamber music coaching, and potentially teaching an orchestral repertoire class (percussion/timpani). The position also involves participation in school-wide committees, departmental hearings, auditions, recruitment, master classes, and other departmental activities.
Requirements
- Expertise and versatility in teaching all aspects of percussion
- Ability to attract highly talented students
- Ability to prepare students for careers as percussionists in a wide variety of settings
Nice To Haves
- Skills in drum set
- Skills in world percussion
Responsibilities
- Studio instruction for undergraduate and graduate percussion students
- Chamber music coaching
- Teaching orchestral repertoire class (percussion/timpani)
- Participation in school-wide committees
- Participation in departmental hearings, auditions, recruitment, master classes, and other activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
