Job description

Trumpet/Instrumental Music Education

Glenn Korff School of Music | Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Position Overview
The Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Trumpet/Instrumental Music Education, beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will sustain excellence in applied trumpet instruction, recruit and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to instrumental music education, and maintain an active profile in performance, scholarship, or other creative activity. The School also values expertise in orchestral, jazz, and commercial traditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate trumpet students; teach applied trumpet, studio class, trumpet literature and pedagogy, and related coursework.
• 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.

Appointment

This tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment carries an approved workload of 60% teaching, 30% research/creative activity, and 10% service.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate or equivalent professional distinction.
• Demonstrated expertise in trumpet performance and pedagogy.
• Evidence of an active performance, research, or creative profile.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful student recruitment, studio development, and collaboration across brass and percussion programs and ensembles.
• Ability to perform in multiple styles.
• Demonstrated ability to teach instrumental music education coursework and contribute to the preparation of future music educators.
• Ability to contribute to complementary teaching or curricular areas, including chamber music, jazz, commercial music, or music production and technology.
• Collegiate teaching experience with undergraduate and/or graduate students.

About the Glenn Korff School of Music
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 new Westbrook Music Building provides facilities for instruction, performance, recording, and production, including an immersive recital hall with advanced spatial audio capabilities. The School supports interdisciplinary collaboration across the College, connecting performance with emerging creative practices and technologies.Application Instructions

How to apply

Review of applications will begin January 4, 2027, and continue until an appointment is made. Interested applicants must go to http://employment.unl.edu/postings/102973, click “Apply for this Job”, complete the faculty form, and upload the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing qualifications specific to the position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references. Letters may be requested later.

Selected candidates may be asked to provide performance recordings, teaching materials, or other evidence of professional accomplishments and teaching effectiveness. Interviews and teaching or performance demonstrations may also be required.

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.