Assistant Professor Of Music, Applied Percussion
Assistant Professor Of Music, Applied Percussion
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School of Visual and Performing Arts - Music & TheatreJob Posting Title
Assistant Professor Of Music Applied PercussionJob Description
Music and Theatre in the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Fort Hays State University Hays Kansas invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in percussion beginning August 2026. We seek an engaging artist-teacher of percussion with the ability to teach multiple genres and a wide array of percussion instruments. Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching applied percussion to undergraduate students (music education majors performance majors and non-majors) directing the Percussion Ensemble teaching the Marching Band drum line and teaching other percussion-related courses including pedagogy techniques and literature. Other duties may include teaching music major courses and/or general education courses based on the candidates qualifications and needs of the program.
Additional duties include:
- mentoring percussion students
- developing and engaging in creative scholarship appropriate for a tenure-track position
- participating in service at the program college and university level
- engaging in leadership and service that contributes to the shared governance of the program school college and university
- actively recruiting students to the program
- pursuing and implementing opportunities for program growth and development
The successful candidate will be able to engage the community and region to recruit students advocate for the performing arts and music education and successfully network with music education professionals in regional high schools and community colleges. FHSU is a hub for Music Education in the western Kansas region with special attention on rural program development and placement. A focus on rural music education development and advocacy is essential to the success of the program. Strong skills in problem solving creative thinking and innovative solutions coupled with a readiness to think outside the box are desired.
FHSU Music and Theatre is committed to building a community of collaborative teacher-artists with diverse skills from a multitude of backgrounds. We are engaged in the process of discovering what a 21st century music and theatre program can be and expanding access to students in the region and the globe. Music Education is a primary focus for the program. FHSU Music and Theatre treats community-engaged work in teaching scholarship and/or service as legitimate and important areas of faculty activity of comparable value to high-impact classroom teaching and mentorship the scholarship of discovery and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Music or a masters in Music with equivalent professional experience commensurate to advanced graduate studies in Music.
- Experience teaching applied percussion at the collegiate level.
- Experience teaching applied percussion to students of varying abilities.
- Experience teaching a diversity of percussion instruments styles and literatures.
- Experience working with marching band percussion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty in music and other disciplines to advocate for music and music education.
- Ability to teach in other areas of music (i.e. music theory world music music technology etc.).
Rank: Assistant Professor of Music Tenure-Track
Appointment Date: August 2026
Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin September 1 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package please visit FHSU Benefits.
Application process: To apply for this position please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents:
- Cover letter that addresses the candidates skills and qualifications for this position no more than two pages in length.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position please contact:
Dr. Peter Lillpopp
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays a vibrant college town of approximately 20000 located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education health care professional services shopping culture and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement Hays Aquatic Park Smoky Hill Country Club Hays Municipal Golf Course and extensive walking running and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating fishing and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12 public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants major retail outlets a low unemployment rate and very short commute times the city provides a safe welcoming low-cost high-quality living environment for the residents who call Hays America home.
Notice of Non-discrimination Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender race religion national origin color age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or for further information on how this might affect you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
