Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of TROMBONE / UMKC Conservatory / Music Division

University of Missouri System • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The UMKC Conservatory invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Trombone at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2026. We are seeking a multifaceted artist, pedagogue, and scholar with documented achievements in teaching, and performing. The ideal candidate will maintain an activity profile that includes accomplishments across all these areas and will collaborate with colleagues to promote a vision that enriches the training and growth of trombone students.

Requirements

• DMA in Trombone (Equivalent professional experience or ABD considered).
• Professional experience as a performer at the national/international level.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at the University level.
• Demonstrated potential for ongoing research and scholarly productivity.
• Excellent musicianship and artistry applicable to classroom and performance settings.
• Active involvement in professional organizations, especially ITA, with long-term potential for leadership.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for success in higher education.
• Previous artistic leadership, collaboration, and community engagement through performance or educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone.
• Teach coursework in areas of interest and specialty as needed, including literature, pedagogy, and chamber music.
• Teach coursework for the Conservatory at-large as needed and deemed appropriate.
• Maintain a professional profile that reflects the career of a distinguished teacher/performer.
• Contribute to the enhancement of all facets of the Performance Division, including chamber music and large ensembles.
• Maintain an active agenda of creative activity, including publications, presentations, and/or performances at the regional, national, and international levels.
• Engage in a variety of service activities including committees, outreach, and community partnerships.
• Engage in recruitment activities including a possible summer camp.
• Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory providing interdisciplinary experiences that train students in an integrated artist-scholar framework.

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Health plans
• Tuition discounts for full-time employees and their qualifying dependents
• Retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees