ArtistAssistant Professor of MusicWoodwinds

McNeese State University is seeking applicants to fill the vacant position of Artist/Assistant Professor of Music/Woodwinds in the Department of Performing Arts. This is a full-time 9month unclassified tenure-track position. The appointment begins in August 2026.

Position Number: F99653

DEPARTMENT:W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts

SALARY:Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

DEADLINE:Review of applications will begin March 1^st 2026 and will continue until position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS:ApplicantsMUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:

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Paul Wolf at or

Kim Dronett HR Analyst/Recruitment: or

McNeese State University seeks an inspiring artist and educator to teach applied undergraduate lessons in woodwind instruments. The successful candidate will:

• Effectively teach applied instrumental lessons (clarinet and saxophone and if qualified double reeds) at the undergraduate level including performance majors and music education majors each semester.
• Actively recruit and retain woodwind majors for the music performance and music education programs.
• Effectively teach a Woodwind Instrument Class.
• Effectively teach in a secondary academic expertise to complete workload requirements and sustain the academic needs of the department in areas such as but not limited to music theory music history or music education.
• Work to achieve the established departmental teaching goals each academic year.
• Maintain an active performance career commensurate with teaching load.

The successful candidate is expected to fully participate in departmental activities. The candidate will work closely with the students and faculty of the W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts by contributing to the artistic development of the students and supporting the artistic and academic life of the department the University and the community.

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McNeese State University located in Lake Charles Louisiana is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001 et seq and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38 which provides for drug testing of employees appointees prospective employees and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

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Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services () or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc..