Visiting Assistant Professor of Oboe AF

Campus: OSU‑Stillwater

Contact:
Dr. Erin Murphy, erin.murphy
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Work Schedule:

TBD

Appointment Length: 9 months or less

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date:
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by May 15, 2026.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, reference list with a minimum of three references, and a Word document providing links to recent video recordings of performances and a teaching video of 30 minutes with an advanced high school or collegiate level oboe student. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

The Greenwood School of Music at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Oboe with a start date of August 2026.

The Greenwood School of Music seeks a qualified oboist to build and sustain a successful oboe studio and play an active role in the recruitment and retention of oboe majors, as well as collaborate with colleagues in the advancement of the woodwind area. The candidate will be expected to teach applied lessons in oboe, including a weekly studio class. The teaching assignment will also include the oboe portion of the double reed techniques course.

The successful candidate will rehearse weekly and perform as oboist with Bluestem Blaze, the faculty woodwind quintet. Additional teaching assignments may be in general education or in an area of the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate is expected to engage in service to the unit and their profession, be productive as an artist/scholar, and to promote a welcoming learning environment.

This is a one‑year position and is contingent upon available funding.

• Master's degree in oboe performance. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Evidence of successful applied teaching experience at the university level.
• Skills, proficiencies, and/or knowledge:
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.

• Ph.D./Ed.D. Earned doctorate or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in chamber and orchestral performance.