Winds Performance Director — Tenure-Track Asst Prof

California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Music at California State University, Northridge invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position serving as Director of Winds Performance. The successful candidate will teach winds performance and applied lessons, lead the woodwind and brass faculty, mentor students, and cultivate a forward-looking vision for winds within CSUN's diverse music program.

Located in Los Angeles, CSUN emphasizes artistic excellence, collaboration, and equity.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA, DMA, PhD, DM, or equivalent) in performance on a wind instrument from an accredited institution.
• In-person college/university teaching experience in classical applied performance.
• Experience teaching topics related to classical performance (repertoire, pedagogy, and masterclass).
• Experience working in professional settings such as an ensemble member or soloist.
• Evidence of effective engagement with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach winds performance and applied lessons on primary instrument.
• Teach chamber music, instrumental pedagogy, and winds masterclass.
• Provide leadership and coordination for woodwind and brass faculty and mentoring of students.
• Maintain an active professional profile while collaborating across the Department of Music.

Skills

In-person teaching

Diverse student engagement

Performance teaching

Ensemble experience

Education

Terminal degree in wind performance

Job description

The Department of Music at California State University, Northridge invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position serving as Director of Winds Performance. The successful candidate will teach winds performance and applied lessons, lead the woodwind and brass faculty, mentor students, and cultivate a forward-looking vision for winds within CSUN's diverse music program.

Located in Los Angeles, CSUN emphasizes artistic excellence, collaboration, and equity.