"Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet)"

Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet)

Job ID: 292319

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Music in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied clarinet lessons, clarinet studio classes, and related courses (including chamber music, pedagogy, or literature).
• Maintain an active professional profile through performance, research/creative activity, and service to the discipline.
• Recruit and mentor a talented student body, preparing graduates for successful careers in teaching, performance, and related fields.
• Collaborate with colleagues in wind, orchestral, chamber, and new music ensembles to support the vibrant performance culture of the Bailey School of Music.
• Provide service to the Bailey School of Music, Geer College of the Arts, University, and profession through committee participation, leadership, and community engagement.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Music is required at the time of hire.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentorship at the collegiate level.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, and community partners in a collaborative environment.
• National recognition as a clarinet performer and pedagogue, evidenced by major engagements, recordings, publications, or professional honors.
• Experience in graduate-level instruction and supervision.
• Record of successful student recruitment and studio development.
• Engagement with interdisciplinary or cross-genre collaborations, including contemporary or experimental performance practices.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
5. Links to videos of recent performances. (Upload as Additional Documents)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 1, 2026.