Assistant Professor Of Music; Applied Clarinet

The School of Music is seeking an Assistant Professor of Music (Applied Clarinet). Full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position.

Required:

Doctorate in clarinet performance (ABD candidates may be considered, provided the degree is conferred by the start date of the appointment), or commensurate professional experience. Candidate must possess outstanding performance skills as soloist and chamber musician, successful college teaching experience, be able to teach and collaborate within the field of Woodwind Pedagogy, have the ability to teach courses in clarinet techniques for music education majors, Music Theory, or general education survey courses of varying genres, and have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Duties include:

Recruit and retain high-quality applied clarinet students at the undergraduate and graduate levels; pursue scholarly and creative activity that meets CMU standards for tenure and promotion; teach courses in clarinet techniques, coach chamber ensembles, clarinet repertoire, and other courses relevant to qualifications; perform with the faculty Woodwind Quintet – the “Powers Quintet;” serve on departmental, collegiate, and professional committees; additional duties may be assigned in accordance with areas of expertise and in consultation with the Director of the School of Music.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1,2026, and will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected.

Chair, Clarinet Search Committee

School of Music

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

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