Assistant Professor, Oboe

The Rudi

E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Oboe, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be an artist-level performer and teacher with a proven record of recruiting and student success.

• Teach applied oboe lessons, reed making, and pedagogy at the undergraduate levels.
• Coach chamber ensembles.
• Actively recruit, mentor, and retain oboe students; maintain an active and engaged studio.
• Collaborate and perform with the School of Music faculty.
• Teach coursework in an additional area (e.g., music theory, music history, etc.).
• Maintain regional., national, and international visibility through performing and teaching engagements.
• Serve on and/or chair doctoral committees.

• Master's degree in oboe performance (or closely related field) required; doctorate preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching applied oboe at the college level
• Extensive experience as a soloist, chamber musician, and/or orchestral musician
• Ability and desire to teach in an area outside of oboe

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Web links to 3 performances within the last 5 years (video preferred)
• Web links to 2 videos of representative teaching
• A list of at least three references with contact information
• Statement of teaching philosophy

Review of applications will begin October 30, 2026, and may continue until a successful candidate is named.

For further information contact:

Dr. Robyn Jones, Associate Professor of Clarinet

Chair - Assistant Professor of Oboe Search Committee

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The University of Memphisis a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000students 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.