Applied Clarinet (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Clarinet in the School of Music. The position begins in August 2027, with responsibilities including recruiting and retaining undergraduate and graduate clarinet students, teaching clarinet techniques, coaching chamber ensembles, and performing with the Powers Quintet.

The ideal candidate holds a doctorate in clarinet performance (ABD considered) with outstanding solo and chamber performance, and

Qualificações

• Doctorate in clarinet performance (ABD candidates may be considered) or commensurate professional experience.
• Outstanding performance skills as soloist and chamber musician.
• Successful college teaching experience.
• Ability to teach and collaborate within Woodwind Pedagogy.
• Ability to teach clarinet techniques for music education majors, Music Theory, or general education survey courses of varying genres.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsabilidades

• Recruit and retain high-quality applied clarinet students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Pursue scholarly and creative activity that meets CMU standards for tenure and promotion.
• Teach courses in clarinet techniques, coach chamber ensembles, clarinet repertoire, and other courses relevant to qualifications.
• Perform with the faculty Woodwind Quintet, the Powers Quintet.
• Serve on departmental, collegiate, and professional committees.
• Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with areas of expertise and in consultation with the Director of the School of Music.

Conhecimentos

Solo performance

Chamber music

Woodwind pedagogy

Teaching experience

Formação académica

Doctorate in clarinet performance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Applied Clarinet (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1063 College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media Home Department: School of Music Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty – Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/23/2027 Position End Date:

Position Summary:

• – Recruit and retain high-quality applied clarinet students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• – Pursue scholarly and creative activity that meets CMU standards for tenure and promotion.
• – Teach courses in clarinet techniques, coach chamber ensembles, clarinet repertoire, and other courses relevant to qualifications.
• – Perform with the faculty Woodwind Quintet, the “Powers Quintet.”
• – Serve on departmental, collegiate, and professional committees.
• – Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with areas of expertise and in consultation with the Director of the School of Music.

Required Qualifications:

• – Doctorate in clarinet performance (ABD candidates may be considered, provided the degree is conferred by the start date of the appointment), or commensurate professional experience.
• – Outstanding performance skills as soloist and chamber musician.
• – Successful college teaching experience.
• – Ability to teach and collaborate within the field of Woodwind Pedagogy.
• – Ability to teach courses in clarinet techniques for music education majors, Music Theory, or general education survey courses of varying genres.
• – Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 2, 2026, and will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected.

About the Department:

The School of Music is located in a state-of-the-art 119,000 square foot facility with a 500-seat concert hall housing a 61-rank Casavant organ, a 100-seat recital hall, recording facilities, and 79 practice rooms. The School of Music has 38 full- and part-time faculty and an enrollment of over 300 undergraduate a