Assistant Professor of Trombone

Music Opportunities; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is seeking an Assistant Professor of Trombone for a tenure-track position in the School of Music. This full-time, nine-month appointment emphasizes teaching applied trombone lessons, coaching ensembles, and developing workshops in community engagement and career readiness.

Candidates should bring a strong performance and teaching background across solo, chamber, and orchestral contexts, with a commitment to recruiting and supporting a diverse range of

Qualifications

• Collaborative and creative, with a strong background in performance and teaching across various musical traditions.
• Experience in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance.
• Commitment to recruiting a diverse range of students into the trombone studio.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied trombone lessons.
• Conduct studio classes.
• Coach ensembles and chamber groups.
• Develop workshops in community engagement and career readiness.

Skills

Teaching

Performance

Collaboration

Diversity outreach

Job description

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minnesota, United States

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is looking for an Assistant Professor of Trombone for a tenure-track position in their School of Music. This full-time role spans the nine-month academic year and seeks a candidate who is collaborative and creative, with a strong background in performance and teaching across various musical traditions. The ideal applicant should have experience in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance and a passion for recruiting a diverse range of students into the trombone studio. Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, conducting studio classes, coaching ensembles, and developing workshops in areas like community engagement and career readiness. The position also emphasizes maintaining an active performance career and contributing to diversity and inclusion initiatives within the School of Music.