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Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title Assistant Professor of Trombone Job Posting Number 2025015TTL Job Location San Marcos Department School of Music Position Description
The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/performer to serve as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Trombone. Duties begin August 2025.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
Required Qualifications
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49866
For full consideration, please submit the following items by October 25, 2024:
Proposed Start Date August 16, 2025 Posting Date 09/30/2024 Review Date 10/25/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49866
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Information
Position Title Assistant Professor of Trombone Job Posting Number 2025015TTL Job Location San Marcos Department School of Music Position Description
The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/performer to serve as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Trombone. Duties begin August 2025.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
- Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone, trombone literature and pedagogy courses, chamber ensembles, trombone ensemble, and other topics according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music.
- Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of trombone performance.
- Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
- Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate trombone students.
- Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in trombone performance or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2025) or equivalent professional experience.
- Evidence of excellence in trombone teaching at the professional or collegiate level.
- A record of achievement in scholarly/creative activity and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.
- Ability to perform in a variety of musical styles and genres.
- Potential for success in student recruitment.
- Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.
- University teaching experience.
- National/international stature as a trombone player.
- Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49866
For full consideration, please submit the following items by October 25, 2024:
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
- Links to a minimum of three performance videos as a solo and/or ensemble performer from the past five years (provided in the additional documents section of the application).
- Official or unofficial transcripts of the last degree earned or in progress.
- Contact information (name, title, phone number, and email address) for three references to be provided in the Reference Letter section of the application.
Proposed Start Date August 16, 2025 Posting Date 09/30/2024 Review Date 10/25/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49866
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Additional Document
- Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
- DD 214/DD1300
- Veteran's Preference
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- InsightintoDiversity.com
- Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
- Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
- Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
- * Please Specify: (enter "NA" if not applicable) (Open Ended Question)
- * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
- Yes.
- No.
- * Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America?
- Yes.
- No.
