ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC (APPLIED CLARINET)

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Music at Central Michigan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Music (Applied Clarinet). This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track role in Mount Pleasant, MI.

The candidate will recruit and retain high-quality applied clarinet students at both undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to scholarly activity in accordance with CMU standards. Responsibilities include teaching clarinet techniques, coaching chamber ensembles, faculty

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clarinet performance required, or ABD candidates with degree conferred by start date.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain high-quality applied clarinet students at 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.

Skills

Performance skills

Teaching experience

Woodwind pedagogy

Clarinet techniques

Chamber music

Education

Doctorate in clarinet performance

ABD candidates considered

Job description

The School of Music is seeking an Assistant Professor of Music (Applied Clarinet). Full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position.

Required: Doctorate in clarinet performance (ABD candidates may be considered, provided the degree is conferred by the start date of the appointment), orcommensurate professional experience. Candidate must possess outstanding performance skills as soloist and chamber musician, successful college teaching experience, be able to teach and collaborate within the field of Woodwind Pedagogy, have the ability to teach courses in clarinet techniques for music education majors, Music Theory, or general education survey courses of varying genres, and have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Duties include: 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.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1,2026, and will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected.

Address inquiries to:

Chair, Clarinet Search Committee

School of Music

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Phone: [phone]

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