Tenure Track Faculty - Latin American Music

Assistant Professor of Music (Latin American Music)

College: Arts & Letters

Department: School of Music

The Sacramento State School of Music prepares students to excel as artists, educators, and engaged citizens through individualized instruction, collaborative ensemble experiences, and a comprehensive curriculum in music and the liberal arts.

Sacramento State seeks a highly skilled and inspiring musician/educator for a full‑time, tenure‑track position in Latin American Music beginning in January 2027. The position reflects the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and the musical traditions that serve our large Latinx/é and Hispanic student population. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Serve a highly diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students as an inclusive, creative educator, ensuring the visibility and growth of Hispanic and Latinx musical traditions.
• Lead both a Mariachi Ensemble and a Latin Jazz Ensemble at a high artistic and pedagogical level.
• Teach, recruit, and provide leadership in the candidate’s applied performance area consistent with School needs.
• Contribute to the development of inclusive and culturally responsive programming.
• Teach additional courses in Latin American music, musicianship, theory, or music history as needed.
• Organize on‑campus concerts, travel to regional festivals and conferences, recruit students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and serve in faculty service roles.

• Master’s degree or higher in Music or a closely related field.
• Significant professional achievement in Latin American music traditions.
• Record of professional performance/recordings demonstrating artistic distinction (e.g., releases, festival invitations, commissions, awards).
• Demonstrated success teaching at the collegiate level.
• Evidence of strong interest and experience in student recruitment, community outreach, and leadership in Latin American music.
• Evidence of effective applied instruction in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise.

• Specialization in applied brass, woodwinds, percussion, and/or keyboards in jazz and/or classical styles.
• Demonstrated potential for effective service on Sacramento State School of Music committees.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and to embrace cultural diversity in teaching, performance, and service.

• Review of application will begin on July 1, 2026. Position remains open until filled.
• Submit a letter of interest indicating Assistant Professor of Music (Latin American Music).
• Submit a detailed curriculum vitae listing qualifications and teaching experience.
• Submit a brief essay describing inclusive teaching practices and alignment with Sacramento State’s identity as an HSI (upload under "Diversity Statement").
• Submit unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned.
• Submit sample syllabi.
• Submit a portfolio document with links to audio and/or video performances.
• Provide the names, titles, and telephone numbers of three to five professional references.

Individuals committed to serving students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including first‑generation college students, BIPOC, students with disabilities, and students with intersectional identities, through teaching, mentoring, service, or administration are especially encouraged to apply.

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.

Effective May 2023, employees are strongly recommended to follow CDC and California Department of Public Health vaccine recommendations applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Candidate must provide official transcripts of the highest degree earned and proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. The university is not a sponsoring agent for non‑tenure track faculty for H‑1B visas.