Assistant Professor of Trumpet

Assistant Professor of Trumpet . Location: Memphis, TN, United States . Workplace type: On-site . Job schedule: Full time .

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Trumpet. We seek an engaging, creative, and collaborative artist-teacher to lead our trumpet studio and contribute to the school's mission of preparing accomplished performers, educators, scholars, music industry leaders, and music therapists. The School of Music offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in performance, composition, musicology, jazz, conducting, education, recording technology, commercial music, music business, and music therapy, and includes a faculty of nationally recognized artists and scholars.

Located in Memphis, the school benefits from the city's vibrant arts and music community, providing students with regular opportunities for performance, collaboration, and professional opportunities that reach beyond the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. . Teach undergraduate and graduate classical and jazz applied lessons Teach courses in area of expertise as needed Perform in the faculty ensembles Maintain a consistent record of scholarly/creative activity consistent of an R1 institution Recruit undergraduate and graduate students (M.M. and D.M.A) Serve on committees as assigned . Master’s degree in music; D.M.A or commensurate experience in trumpet performance preferred Collegiate teaching experience Evidence of successful recruitment and cultivation of a thriving trumpet studio A record of scholarly/creative achievement that suggests regional or national recognition Evidence of working with students from diverse backgrounds Applications should be submitted no later than December 18 th at 11:55pm and should include: Cover Letter Curriculum Vita List of 4 professional references Video Materials: Send a PDF with active links to YouTube (live performances preferred) Up to 15-minute video of classical performance Up to 15-minute video of jazz performance Up to 15-minute video of private lesson (classical) .

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.