"Assistant Professor of Trombone"

Job Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Trombone

Job Posting Number: 2026040TTL

Job Location: San Marcos

Department: School of Music

Position Description: The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/performer to serve as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Trombone. Duties begin August 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone, trombone literature and pedagogy courses, chamber ensembles, trombone ensemble, and other topics according to the candidate’s qualifications and the needs of the School of Music.
• Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of trombone performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
• Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate trombone students.
• Fulfill other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in trombone performance or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2026), or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of excellence in trombone teaching at the professional or collegiate level.
• A record of achievement in trombone performance and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.
• Ability to perform in a variety of musical styles and genres.
• Potential for success in student recruitment.
• Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University teaching experience.
• National/international stature as a trombone player.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.

Application Procedures: Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54271. For full consideration, please submit the following items by October 15, 2025: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Contact information for three references, Links to a minimum of three performance videos, Link to a teaching demonstration video, Official or unofficial transcripts.

Proposed Start Date: Fall 2026

Posting Date: 09/18/2025

Review Date: 10/15/2025

Open Until Filled?: Yes