Job description

Appointment Status: Tenure

Department: IU Bloomington Brass

Location
Bloomington

Position Summary
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Brass Department seeks candidates for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in horn. The successful candidate will have an extensive and successful background as a performer and teacher, will be able to work effectively with faculty colleagues, and will be able to recruit and inspire undergraduate and graduate students in a professionally-oriented educational environment. The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music combines artistry, pedagogy, and research to prepare its students to fully realize the potential of the expressive arts to change lives and to enrich society.

Responsibilities include studio teaching of horn majors at all levels and in all degree and diploma programs along with coaching of chamber music. Service on Jacobs School of Music committees and participation in department meetings, recital hearings, competitions, juries, auditions, recruitment activities and doctoral advisory committees is expected. Other duties may be assigned from within the Brass Department.

Basic Qualifications
Artist/teacher with a growing (for junior applications) or established (for senior applications) national/international reputation as a performer and demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and recruitment. Master’s degree in music or related field is required and doctorate is preferred. Commensurate professional experience will also be considered.

Department Contact for Questions
Cecilia Bass, Office of the Executive Associate Dean: (812) 855-5541 [email protected]

Salary and Rank
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to apply

A complete application consists of a letter of application and curriculum vitae, along with contact information for three professional references. Please do not send audio/video files or other materials unless requested to do so. If you need assistance in completing your application, contact: Cecilia Bass, (812) 855-5541 [email protected]
Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Applications received by November 2, 2025 will be assured full consideration, however the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For Best Consideration Date: 11/02/2025

Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026

Posting Number
IU-101370-2025

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.