Assistant Professor of Trumpet, 9 Month Salaried - College of Music

Department

College of Music

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level trumpet, coordinate with large ensemble conductors and other cohorts, and supervise graduate teaching assistants.
• Recruit and maintain a successful teaching studio.
• Serve on doctoral and master’s committees and juries.
• Maintain a professional career as a performing artist.
• Participate in university and professional service activities nationally and internationally as appropriate.
• Additional responsibilities may include teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Have completed a doctoral degree at the time of appointment or demonstrate a record of equivalent performance and teaching experience.
• Hold a record of successful university-level teaching experience and proven artistry as a professional performer of solo, chamber music, and orchestral music.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to the recruitment of outstanding students.
• Demonstrate a proven commitment to creating an environment which contributes to the vibrancy, and economy of the university community and engages students and citizens from different backgrounds and walks of life.

Other Information

Seeking new knowledge and deeper understanding of music in interdisciplinary contexts through innovative research, music performance, and creative activity, The College of Music at Florida State University is the largest such college in the Southeast and one of the largest university-based music programs in the nation. With over 90 faculty and 40 support staff, the College offers a range of degrees in music, baccalaureate through the doctorate. We are home to approximately 700 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, who represent nearly every state in the nation and 20 foreign countries.

Contact Info

For inquiries related to specifications of this position, please contact Professor Jeff Keesecker, Search Committee Chair

For technical assistance applying to this position, please contact Eden Wahlquist, Sr. Administrative Specialist

For all other inquiries, please contact Erica Francis, Dean’s Executive Assistant

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

It is necessary to fully complete the online application for consideration. Please also upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, links to representative recordings of solo playing (live recordings preferred), links to video recordings of teaching, and three letters of reference. PDF format is preferred.

If the representative recordings PDFs include YouTube links, please ensure that privacy settings are set to “public” or “unlisted,” but not “private.”

Video recordings of teaching must be no more than 20 minutes in length total and should include one undergraduate applied student and one graduate applied student. Playing recordings should be no more than 30 minutes in length total, and live recordings are preferred.

Letters of Reference: This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:

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2. Click the My References link;
3. Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
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Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled; however, for priority consideration, please complete all application materials by November 1st, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain ongoing until the position is filled.

Appointment will begin August 2027.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Working at Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

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Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

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