School of Music: Assistant Professor- Percussion

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Texas; 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

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
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School of Music: Assistant Professor- Percussion

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Required Documents:

• Letter of Interest
• Document with links to recordings of recent performances which best represents the candidate's abilities. (YouTube, preferred).
• Unofficial Transcripts (once hired, official transcripts are required)
• List 3 References (include the contact’s name, title, phone number, and email address)

Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10031

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number FRGV2073

Working Title

Working Title School of Music: Assistant Professor- Percussion

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Division/Organization

Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

FTE

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Percussion to join the School of Music beginning Fall 2027. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, chamber music, percussion methods and percussion literature/pedagogy courses; recruiting, mentoring, and advising percussion students, and other duties as appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications and interests (such as teaching Jazz related courses/ensembles) as assigned by the School of Music Director.
The successful candidate will be expected to work in conjunction with the other percussion faculty in maintaining and developing the percussion studio. This includes recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students. They will also develop and maintain a strong regional, national, and international profile as a performer and educator. As tenure track faculty, the candidate should expect to maintain a regional/national/international profile as a performer and scholar.
This position requires close collaboration with School of Music faculty and includes instructional responsibilities on both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. The successful candidate will carry the standard academic teaching load appropriate for an assistant professor appointment.
Faculty at UTRGV are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success; to advancing the missions of the university, college, and academic program; and to supporting UTRGV’s vision, mission, and core priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Musical Arts ( DMA ) in Percussion, from an accredited university. Applicants will be considered if the degree will be completed by July 1, 2027.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in teaching.
• Documented experience and accomplishments in percussion performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of successful teaching at the college/university level.
• Jazz Studies experience/qualification preferred but not required.
• Experience with recruitment, including on and off campus activities

License or Certification Required?

License or Certification Required? No

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

All positions are subject to budget approval.

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/01/2027

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its employment programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date

Open Date 10/05/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/20/2026

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being at least 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3)