Part-Time Faculty of Music; Trumpet

Job Title

Part‑Time Faculty of Music (Trumpet)

Clayton State University

Regular

Part‑Time

299426

The Clayton State University Department of Film, Communication, and Performing Arts seeks a part‑time Instructor of Music with a focus on applied trumpet. The start date for this position is August 2, 2026.The successful candidate will teach undergraduate music majors and minors, serve on jury and recital grading committees, and periodically contribute to departmental success by teaching courses in another area (or other areas) of the music curriculum.

Examples of current areas of high need include aural skills, health and wellness in the performing arts, music courses in the general education core for the non-major, and courses in the music education curriculum. The department also hopes to create courses to broaden offerings in commercial music and music business in the near future.

• Teach courses and individual lessons in trumpet performance
• Provide individualized trumpet lessons and mentorship to students
• Develop and update course materials to reflect current industry practices and University System of Georgia requirements
• Participate in student performances, juries, and departmental events as appropriate
• Maintain regular office hours and communicate effectively with students

• Graduate degree or a minimum of 40 graduate credit hours in trumpet performance or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in trumpet performance
• Strong understanding of trumpet technique for a variety of musical styles
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Ability to teach classical trumpet technique and style to applied students

• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate or professional level
• Active professional career in trumpet performance or related field
• Ability to teach additional courses in related areas (e.g., audition techniques, brass pedagogy, or commercial music) and in other areas of the music curriculum (e.g., core musicianship courses, general education music for the non-major, music education or music entrepreneurship courses)

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual's protected status;

nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.