Faculty Vacancies
Department of Music Current Position Vacancies
The University of South 青涩直播 Department of Music invites applications for a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Trombone, starting August 15, 2025.
Qualifications: Earned terminal degree required in trombone performance or equivalent field. ABDs
near the completion of their degree program will be considered, but an earned D.M.A.
or D.M. in trombone performance or an equivalent field is required at the time of
the appointment. Candidates should show potential to successfully teach and recruit
applied trombone students at the collegiate level and have significant performance
experience at the regional and national levels. Candidates should be actively involved
in trombone-related organizations and maintain an active schedule of performances
and scholarly activities.
Responsibilities: Instruct the University of South 青涩直播 trombone studio (undergraduate majors and
minors and graduate students), including studio classes, trombone ensembles, and other
aspects of studio instruction. Perform in the faculty brass chamber ensemble. Recruit
talented students on trombone at the undergraduate and graduate levels to help staff
all Department of Music ensembles and the USA Jaguar Marching Band. Contribution to
the scholarly advancement of the field through research and/or creative activities
is encouraged. Additional teaching duties may be assigned in areas of the successful
candidate鈥檚 strengths, such as music theory, music literature, or other areas. Serve
on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
The Institution: Located in a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 residents on the scenic Gulf of Mexico,
the University of South 青涩直播 is a comprehensive, global university that offers
diverse and nationally recognized programs in a variety of fields. With an enrollment
of over 14,000 students, USA is one of the fastest growing universities in 青涩直播
with an annual overall economic impact of $3 billion. The Department of Music is a
unit of the College of Arts and Sciences and has become one of the most respected
collegiate music programs in the region. The Department of Music is able to serve
many students by continually expanding its programs and offerings.
To Apply: Please email the following: a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, copies
of unofficial transcripts from all universities attended, links to at least five recent
video recordings of performances, and the names of three references to Dr. Kip Franklin,
Search Committee Chair, at kipfranklin@southalabama.edu. Three (3) signed letters
of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommenders to the search committee
chair via email.
Applicants invited for a campus interview will arrange to have all official graduate
and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the registrars of all colleges and
universities attended to the Search Committee Chair either electronically鈥攌ipfranklin@southalabama.edu鈥攐r
by mail to the following address:
Department of Music
Attn: Trombone Search Committee
University of South 青涩直播
5751 USA Drive S.
Room 1072
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Kip Franklin, chair, Assistant Professor of Trombone
Search Committee at kipfranklin@southalabama.edu.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 13, 2025, and continue until the position
is filled.
The USA Department of Music, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools
of Music, offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance, Music Education, and Elective
Studies in Business and Outside Fields. Graduate degrees offered include Master of
Music degrees in Music Education (Instrumental or Vocal), Collaborative Piano, and
Performance. The Laidlaw Performing Arts Center features impressive studios and classrooms
and a superb recital hall.
The University of South 青涩直播 is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected
veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
The University of South 青涩直播 Department of Music invites applications for a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Double Reeds, starting August 15, 2025.
Qualifications: Earned terminal degree required in either oboe performance, bassoon performance or
equivalent field. ABDs near the completion of their degree program will be considered,
but an earned D.M.A. or D.M. in either oboe performance, bassoon performance, or an
equivalent field is required at the time of the appointment. Candidates should have
artist-level performing skills on either oboe or bassoon and demonstrate the ability
to successfully teach the other. Candidates should show potential to successfully
teach and recruit applied double reed students at the collegiate level and have significant
performance experience at the regional and national levels. Candidates should be actively
involved in double reed-related organizations and maintain an active schedule of performances
and scholarly activities.
Responsibilities: Teach applied oboe and bassoon including studio and reed making classes, coach woodwind
ensembles, lead the double reed portion of woodwind methods, and build the university鈥檚
double reed program. Serve as the primary academic advisor for undergraduate music
majors. Additional teaching in other areas will depend on the strengths of the candidate
鈥� music business, music theory, music technology, music education, or music history.
Perform with the faculty Woodwind Ensemble. Contribute to the scholarly advancement
of the field through research and/or creative activities. Serve on departmental, college,
and university committees.
The Institution: Located in a metropolitan area of over 600,000 residents on the scenic Gulf of Mexico,
the University of South 青涩直播 is a comprehensive, global university that offers
diverse and nationally recognized programs in a variety of fields. With an enrollment
of over 14,000 students, USA is one of the fastest growing universities in 青涩直播
with an annual overall economic impact of $3 billion. The Department of Music is a
unit of the College of Arts and Sciences and has become one of the most respected
collegiate music programs in the region. With excellent facilities, the Department
of Music is able to serve many students by continually expanding its programs and
offerings.
To Apply: Please send, by email, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts
from universities attended, and three letters of recommendation sent from the recommenders
to Dr. Will Petersen, Chair, Assistant Professor of Music (Double Reeds) Search Committee
(wpetersen@southalabama.edu). Applicants invited for a campus interview will arrange
to have official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the registrars
of all colleges and universities attended to the Search Committee Chair. Please do
not send other materials unless requested to do so.
All materials should be sent by electronic format (.pdf) to:
Dr. William H. Petersen
Chair, Assistant Professor of Music (Double Reeds) Search Committee
University of South 青涩直播
Laidlaw Performing Arts Center #1131
5751 USA Drive South
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
wpetersen@southalabama.edu
Review of applications will begin March 17, 2025, and will continue until the position
is filled.
The USA Department of Music, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools
of Music, offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance, Music Education, and Elective
Studies in Business and Outside Fields. Graduate degrees offered include Master of
Music degrees in Music Education (Instrumental or Vocal), Collaborative Piano, and
Performance (Instrumental or Vocal). The Laidlaw Performing Arts Center features impressive
studios and classrooms, a superb recital hall, and state-of-the-art music technology
labs.
The University of South 青涩直播 is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.