Texas Tech University Asst. Professor of Trumpet, Tenure Track
Position Announcement ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TRUMPET Position Number: T87059
Appointment: Tenure track, beginning fall 2024 Application
Deadline: Applications are due on January 14, 2024. Review of applicants will begin on January 15, 2024.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Position Description:
The School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Texas Tech University invites applications for a fulltime, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Trumpet to begin in fall 2024.
Major / Essential Functions:
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
Required Qualifications:
1. An earned doctorate in trumpet performance or a closely related field is required prior to the start date of the position
2. Evidence of significant performance experience and professional activity and/or research as a performing artist (e.g., soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, and/or other genres of performance) that demonstrates the potential to emerge as a leader in the field of trumpet performance.
3. Evidence of excellence in the teaching of applied trumpet
4. Ability to recruit and retain a talented and appropriately sized studio of undergraduate and graduate trumpet students
5. Ability and desire to direct student research, including advising master’s and doctoral students and guiding the preparation and review of graduate-level projects (i.e., recitals, research documents)
6. Ability and desire to perform service duties including, but not limited to, recruiting, program-building, curricular review, and programmatic assessment
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
1. Ability to teach a variety of trumpet and brass related subjects, including graduate-level courses in brass literature and brass pedagogy, as well as chamber music, trumpet ensemble, and other courses in music
2. Experience teaching applied trumpet at the university level
3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and outside of the university, regionally, nationally, and internationally
Equal Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
The School of Music is NASM accredited and offers the B.A. in Music, the B.M. in Music with concentrations in Music Education, Composition, Performance, and Theory, the M.M. in Music Education, the M.M. in Music with concentrations in Composition, Conducting, Music Theory, Musicology, Piano Pedagogy, and Performance, the D.M.A. with tracks in Composition, Conducting, Performance, and Piano Pedagogy, the Ph.D. in Music Education, the Ph.D. in Fine Arts with concentrations in Arts Administration, Music Education, Musicology, and Music Theory, the Undergraduate Minor in Music, Undergraduate Certificates in Community Arts Entrepreneurship, Jazz Studies, and World Music, and Graduate Certificates in Early Music Performance Practice, Woodwind Specialty and Piano Pedagogy. A faculty of 61 full-time professors serves approximately 330 undergraduate students and 175 students involved in graduate study. The University Library contains a wide array of music resources, including musical scores, recordings, videos, and instructional media. For more information, visit www.depts.ttu.edu/music.
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts comprises the School of Art, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre & Dance. With more than 120 faculty members and approximately 1,050 students, the College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including the terminal M.F.A., D.M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Our unique Ph.D. program in Fine Arts provides interdisciplinary education for students interested in engaging with multiple art forms or combining methodologies from the arts and sciences or arts and humanities. For more information, visit www.vpa.ttu.edu.
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/. Please provide the following with your application:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Links to 15 - 20 minutes of live performance videos, preferably recorded within the last five years. Please list the date, venue, and repertoire in your links on a single pdf document.
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement
5. List of 5 references (include name, title, institution, email address, and phone number)
Additional materials, such as videos of teaching, may be requested by select candidates at a later date. Questions about this position should be directed to Prof. James Decker, Chair of Trumpet Search, [email protected]. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742- 3851.
Application Process:
The deadline to submit an application is January 14, 2024 at 11:59 pm central time. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: http://www.texastech.edu/careers/. Requisition #35918BR