Assistant Professor of Horn

Department Name: 8X220:Winds, Percussion, and Jazz

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Type of Position: Faculty

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track

Required Education: MM in performance required; doctorate preferred

Required Related Experience: Evidence of outstanding musical artistry and college-level teaching experience.

Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A

Job Summary:

The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Horn to join our outstanding faculty in the UK School of Music for Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate applied horn; teach horn brass methods; lead weekly studio class; and perform as a member of the University of Kentucky Faculty Brass Quintet. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses in other areas of expertise as determined by the needs of the curricula and the qualifications of the successful candidate. The professor must sustain a successful recruitment/retention record, develop a varied portfolio of creative/scholarly activities, and exhibit service contributions appropriate for a university faculty member.

When prompted in the employment system, applicants will submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing your qualifications specific to this position
• Curriculum vitae
• Specific Request 1 – Links to representative recordings/performances

Please also include the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters immediately within the employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by December 15, 2025, will be assured full consideration.

The School of Music has over 50 full-time faculty, with an enrollment of over 400 students. The School of Music offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in music performance, music education, musicology/ethnomusicology, and theory/composition, as well as a master’s degree in music therapy. The school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. More information can be found at http://finearts.uky.edu/music

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No

Open Until Filled: Yes