Trumpet Adjunct Applied Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Adjunct Applied Classical Trumpet Professor at George Mason University’s Col of Visual and Performing Arts.

The position begins August 24, 2026 and involves teaching trumpet lessons on campus, recruitment for the Trumpet Studio, and Brass Area participation. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Music and college-level teaching experience, plus a demonstrated professional performing background.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music is required.
• Successful experience teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated experience working with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Established reputation as a professional artist with a portfolio of live performances.

Responsibilities

• Teach Applied Classical Trumpet during daytime hours on campus.
• Assist with recruitment for the Trumpet Studio.
• Participate in Brass Area initiatives, including performances, faculty recitals, auditions, and juries.

Skills

Teaching

Music performance

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in Music

Doctorate in Music

Job description

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department: The Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music's mission is to enable every student to find his or her best musical voice; prepare each to fulfill society's need for artistic and innovative musicians, scholars, music educators, and ambassadors for the arts; and graduate each with hope, confidence, and distinction.

About the Position: The Adjunct Applied Classical Trumpet Professor will teach individualized lessons, starting August 24, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Applied Classical Trumpet during daytime hours on campus;
• Assist with recruitment for the Trumpet Studio; and
• Participate in Brass Area initiatives, including performances, faculty recitals, auditions, and juries.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Music required;
• Successful experience teaching at the college level;
• Demonstrated experience working with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds; and
• An established reputation as a professional artist with a documented portfolio of live performances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Music.

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials. George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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