Percussion Assistant Professor — Teach, Perform, Lead

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Percussion in the School of Music. Begin Fall 2027, with responsibilities including teaching applied percussion, chamber music, and percussion literature; recruiting and advising percussion students; and possible Jazz-related teaching depending on qualifications.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty across Brownsville and Edinburg campuses, maintain a strong regional and national

Qualifications

• Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion from an accredited university; degree by July 1, 2027 will be considered.
• Demonstrated success in teaching percussion.
• Documented achievements in percussion performance.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied percussion lessons and percussion literature courses.
• Teach chamber music and percussion methods courses.
• Recruit, mentor, and advise percussion students; contribute to recruitment efforts.

Skills

Teaching experience

Percussion performance

Education

DMA in Percussion

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Percussion in the School of Music. Begin Fall 2027, with responsibilities including teaching applied percussion, chamber music, and percussion literature; recruiting and advising percussion students; and possible Jazz-related teaching depending on qualifications.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty across Brownsville and Edinburg campuses, maintain a strong regional and national