Assistant Professor of Music

The Department of Fine Arts is currently seeking a qualified Assistant Professor of Music to serve as a tenure-track, nine-month faculty member in music with significant experience performing and teaching trumpet and horn.

The successful candidate will teach an equivalent of 12 hours in applied lessons, methods classes, and lectures. Candidates are expected to recruit, prepare trumpet and horn students for recitals and juries, advise students, engage in departmental, university and community partnerships, and engage in scholarly research and funding opportunities.

MVSU is an equal opportunity employer.

• Ph.D. or D.M.A from a NASM accredited institution, or ABD
• At least 2 years teaching experience
• Evidence of mastery in trumpet or horn performance by providing links to video of performance and teaching
• 1-2 page statement of personal teaching philosophy

• Proficiency in teaching one of the following: music history and literature, music theory, aural skills, or recording technology.

• Ability to walk a flight of stairs
• Ability to carry 10 lbs

Posting Number: SF870P

Open Date: 03/02/2026

Close Date: 04/20/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Media File
• Portfolio

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+
• Do you have a masters degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
• What is your Philosophy for serving students?

  (Open Ended Question)