Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Bassoon)

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington seeks candidates for a Bassoon faculty position in the Woodwinds Department. The ideal candidate will have national and international recognition as a performer and pedagogue.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining a studio of undergraduate and graduate bassoon students, teaching studio and reed making classes, and coaching chamber ensembles.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music is required, or an equivalent of outstanding professional experience will also be considered.
• Evidence of broad professional experience and ability to work with gifted university students is expected.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a studio of undergraduate and graduate bassoon students.
• Teach bassoon studio classes and reed making classes.
• Coach chamber ensembles and participate in recruitment and auditions.
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty recitals, outreach, and service on committees.

Skills

Studio instruction

Chamber music coaching

Recruitment activities

Auditions coordination

Pedagogy

Education

Master’s degree in music

Job description

Title

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Bassoon); Tenure or Tenure-track position (faculty)

Appointment Status

Tenure

Department

IU Bloomington Woodwinds

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a position in the Woodwind Department in Bassoon. The ideal candidate will have recognition both nationally and internationally as a performer and as a pedagogue in a wide variety of settings.

Primary responsibilities include building and maintaining a studio of undergraduate- and graduate-level bassoon students, teaching studio classes and reed making classes, and coaching chamber ensembles. Additional duties could include teaching orchestra literature classes, pedagogy classes, and other related courses. The successful candidate is expected to participate in departmental meetings, recruitment activities and auditions, doctoral committees, and recital hearing committees, along with other department activities, such as faculty recitals and outreach activities, master classes, service on Jacobs School of Music committees, and other similar activities.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have an established or growing reputation with broad professional experience and have the ability to work successfully with gifted and advanced university-level students. Master’s degree in music is required, or an equivalent of outstanding professional experience will also be considered.

Department Contact for Questions

Rachel Patrick, Office of the Executive Associate Dean: [phone]; [e-mail]

Salary and Rank

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Deadline

Applications received by September 26, 2026 will be assured full consideration, however the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For Best Consideration Date

09/26/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101645-2026