Teaching Professor, Music

Details • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The USD Music Department invites applicants for a full-time benefits-based non-tenure track Teaching Professor with specializations in wind band and string ensemble rehearsal/conducting, the former of which would work closely as an associate conductor of USD’s Wind Ensemble with the head director. Further skills sought include music theory and collaborative piano, which may also include coaching of vocal students. The position may also include service in the areas of concert planning/design, coordination of curriculum across sections/levels, and recruitment for the string ensemble and wind ensemble. This position will commence in fall 2026.
This position is included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit, and the successful applicant employee, subject to the terms of the College’s Collective Bargaining will be a bargaining unit member and will be subject to the University’s Agreement with SEIU Local 721.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Requirements

• A DMA or PhD in music education or conducting is required
• experience teaching these subjects at the university level
• Ability to teach courses, attend rehearsals, and concerts in person and hold weekly in-person office hours

Responsibilities

• wind band and string ensemble rehearsal/conducting
• associate conductor of USD’s Wind Ensemble with the head director
• music theory
• collaborative piano, which may also include coaching of vocal students
• concert planning/design
• coordination of curriculum across sections/levels
• recruitment for the string ensemble and wind ensemble

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• a retirement contribution given to you by the University
• access to on-campus Fitness Centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees