Assistant Professor
Listed on 2026-11-01
-
Education / Teaching
University Professor, Music & Audio Production, Academic, Music Teacher
Position Information
EEO Statement
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See:
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Working Title
Department
Department Glenn Korff School of Music-1032
Requisition Number
Requisition Number F_260133
Posting Open Date
Posting Open Date 10/29/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 01/04/2027
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Position Summary
The Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks an Assistant Professor of Music in Trumpet/Instrumental Music Education. This tenure-line position will sustain excellence in applied trumpet instruction, student recruitment and mentoring, and instrumental music education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The successful candidate will maintain an active program of performance, scholarship, or other creative activity; contribute to the artistic and academic life of the School; and support brass/percussion-area and ensemble collaboration. The School also values expertise in orchestral, jazz, and commercial traditions, and additional areas aligned with curricular needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Applied Trumpet Instruction and Teaching
- Recruit, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate trumpet students.
- Teach applied trumpet, studio class, trumpet literature and pedagogy, and related coursework as appropriate.
- Participate in auditions, juries, recitals, and other student performance activities.
- Contribute to instrumental music education instruction and activities, including teaching assigned coursework and supporting the preparation of future music educators.
- Collaborate with colleagues and students across academic programs, ensembles, and related disciplines.
- Contribute to one or more secondary areas consistent with School needs and the candidate’s expertise.
- Maintain an active profile in trumpet performance, creative activity, scholarship, pedagogy, or professional engagement.
- Participate in School, College, and University service and appropriate professional activities.
This is a tenure-line Assistant Professor appointment with the following approved workload distribution:
- 60% Teaching – Applied trumpet instruction, student mentoring, instrumental music education, and related teaching.
- 30% Research / Creative Activity.
- 10% Service.
The Glenn Korff School of Music is part of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The School offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in music, supporting advanced study in performance, music education, composition, music theory, and related disciplines. Through academic study, individual instruction, ensemble participation, research, and creative experiences, the School prepares students for professional careers in music, education, research, and the performing arts.
The School’s new Westbrook Music Building provides facilities for music instruction, performance, recording, and production, including an immersive recital hall with advanced spatial audio capabilities. The School supports interdisciplinary…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).