As the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music continues to enhance its performing arts offerings, establishing the tenure-track position in oboe is not only a strategic imperative but also a pivotal step toward cultivating a vibrant and comprehensive educational experience in alignment with WMU's commitment to academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and community engagement. The anticipated start date is August 2024.

Major Duties

* Teaching applied oboe lessons, and rebuilding the studio to needed numbers.

* Coach chamber ensembles, teaching oboe/English horn/double reed technique classes, online general education courses such as music appreciation or the symphony, and developing and implementing new courses for the wider university population.

* Playing with faculty wind ensembles as part of outreach and recruitment efforts.

* Maintaining contractually appropriate service to the institution, college, and unit.

Minimum Qualifications

* Hold at least a MM degree or international equivalent in oboe from an accredited institution.

* Have at least one year of post-graduate, college-level teaching experience in Oboe/English horn.

* Have a vibrant professional record commensurate with years of experience in the field.

* Have evidence of creative, professional, and curricular accomplishment in areas related to double reed education, such as reed making and double reed pedagogy.

Desired Qualifications

* Professional experiences or specialized education in chamber music.

Special Instructions to Applicants

* Please ensure that the required cover letter directly addresses the major duties and minimum qualifications. Also, use the "Other" area of the application to provide a link to your professional website.

Additional Position Information

* Go to https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.

* The review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by March 12, 2024.