What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Music position at Mississippi Valley State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Music
Job Description
The Department of Fine Arts is currently seeking a qualified Assistant Professor of Music to serve as a tenure-track, nine-month faculty member in music with significant experience performing and teaching trumpet and horn.
The successful candidate will teach an equivalent of 12 hours in applied lessons, methods classes, and lectures. Candidates are expected to recruit, prepare trumpet and horn students for recitals and juries, advise students, engage in departmental, university and community partnerships, and engage in scholarly research and funding opportunities.
The successful candidate will teach an equivalent of 12 hours in applied lessons, methods classes, and lectures. Candidates are expected to recruit, prepare trumpet and horn students for recitals and juries, advise students, engage in departmental, university and community partnerships, and engage in scholarly research and funding opportunities.
MVSU is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or D.M.A from a NASM accredited institution, or ABD
At least 2 years teaching experience
Evidence of mastery in trumpet or horn performance by providing links to video of performance and teaching
1-2 page statement of personal teaching philosophy
1-2 page statement of personal teaching philosophy
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in teaching one of the following: music history and literature, music theory, aural skills, or recording technology.
Physical Demands
Ability to walk a flight of stairs; Ability to carry 10 lbs
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SF870P
Open Date
03/02/2026
Close Date
04/20/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7
- Do you have a masters degree?
- Yes
- No
- Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
- Yes
- No
- What is your Philosophy for serving students?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Media File
- Portfolio