Assistant Professor Saxophone, Multiple Woodwinds
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Job Location:
Huntington, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The School of Music at Marshall University invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates should have a documented record of professional performance experience and teaching experience at the university level. Continued scholarly/creative activity is expected. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied saxophone (classical and jazz/commercial styles) and other woodwind instruments (flute single-reed double-reed). In addition the successful candidate should ideally be adept at teaching jazz and commercial content courses. Secondary areas of musical expertise are desirable with special consideration given to candidates who can teach courses in the music history curriculum. The school also seeks candidates who will contribute to the Universitys general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institutions pedagogical initiatives (e.g. Community-based Learning Critical Thinking First Year Seminar Writing Across Curriculum etc.). Additionally the ideal candidate will contribute to the Colleges support of interdisciplinary programs of study. The School of Music at Marshall University offers comprehensive academic programs that provide for varied musical interests and aspirations and prepare students for an evolving future as music professionals. Our world-class music faculty are exceptional performers teachers composers and scholars who promote academic and artistic excellence in our students. Graduates of our school enjoy careers in reputable academic and performance positions and are musical leaders of the 21st century. Review of applications will begin November 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
The School of Music at Marshall University invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates should have a documented record of professional performance experience and teaching experience at the university level. Continued scholarly/creative activity is expected. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied saxophone (classical and jazz/commercial styles) and other woodwind instruments (flute single-reed double-reed). In addition the successful candidate should ideally be adept at teaching jazz and commercial content courses. Secondary areas of musical expertise are desirable with special consideration given to candidates who can teach courses in the music history curriculum. The school also seeks candidates who will contribute to the Universitys general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institutions pedagogical initiatives (e.g. Community-based Learning Critical Thinking First Year Seminar Writing Across Curriculum etc.). Additionally the ideal candidate will contribute to the Colleges support of interdisciplinary programs of study. The School of Music at Marshall University offers comprehensive academic programs that provide for varied musical interests and aspirations and prepare students for an evolving future as music professionals. Our world-class music faculty are exceptional performers teachers composers and scholars who promote academic and artistic excellence in our students. Graduates of our school enjoy careers in reputable academic and performance positions and are musical leaders of the 21st century. Review of applications will begin November 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
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
Marshall University is a public research institution in Huntington, West Virginia. With more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs to choose from, you’ll find your future at Marshall.
