Assistant Professor of Practice, French Horn
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 58000 - 63000
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The School of Performing Arts seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in Music with primary responsibility for teaching and developing the applied French Horn studio. The initial contract effective August 10 2026 will be for a three-year term renewable per university and school policies.
The successful candidate will teach applied horn lessons build and sustain a vibrant studio coach chamber ensembles and contribute to performance-area activities including juries auditions and student addition the faculty member will lead a secondary area aligned with the candidates expertise and departmental need; this may include teaching courses in Music Business and Music Industry Music Technology or Music Theory. The position supports recruitment and outreach student mentorship and collaboration across the School and College.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach applied French Horn at the undergraduate (and as appropriate graduate) level; organize studio classes; prepare students for juries auditions and degree recitals.
Coach brass chamber ensembles and collaborate with music performance faculty and conductors on performance activities.
Contribute substantively to one of the following areas:
Music Business and Music Industry
Music Technology
Music Theory
Develop and deliver courses that connect performance training with industryrelevant skills.
Advise and mentor students support recruitment and audition processes and engage in outreach that strengthens the brass area and the Schools profile.
Contribute to School College and University service; collaborate with colleagues across the College of Architecture Arts and Design and campus partners where appropriate.
About the School of Performing Arts and the College of Architecture Arts and Design
The Music program in the School of Performing Arts offers comprehensive degree pathways and performance opportunities that integrate traditional training with contemporary careercentered experiences. Faculty collaborate across the College of Architecture Arts and Design to support student learning and creative work.
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in music or a closely related field (e.g. D.M.A. or equivalent) by the start date or evidence of distinguished professional stature in horn performance and pedagogy.
Demonstrated excellence in applied horn teaching and studio development.
Ability to teach in at least one secondary area (Music Business and Music Industry Music Technology or Music Theory).
Preferred Qualifications
Success in recruiting and retaining applied horn students and in coaching chamber ensembles.
Experience designing curricula and courses in Music Business and Music Industry Music Technology or Music Theory; familiarity with contemporary industry practices and tools where relevant.
Credential or degree in the candidates secondary area.
Record of collaborative engagement across arts and allied fields; experience contributing to audition and portfolio processes.
Commitment to working effectively with learners from a variety of backgrounds.
Application Materials
For full consideration interested applicants are required to submit the following:
- Cover letter describing qualifications for the applied horn studio and secondary teaching area.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Teaching statement (maximum of two pages) and optional supporting evidence (e.g. sample syllabi list of student successes).
- Links to recent performances provided as unlisted YouTube links.
- A one-page personal statement of teaching philosophy including the candidates ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community.
- Names and contact information for three references.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range is $58000 - $63000 per year
Hours per week
40
Review Date
February 15 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Julie Weaverat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
