Assistant Professor of Trumpet

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trumpet, trumpet literature and pedagogy courses, coach chamber and trumpet ensembles, 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 trumpet performance and pedagogy.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
• Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate trumpet students.
• Fulfill other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in trumpet performance or related field (must be completed by August 15, 2027), or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of excellence in trumpet teaching at the professional or collegiate level.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in scholarly/creative activities and 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 trumpet 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/58581. Interested individuals should submit the following:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information (name, title, mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references.
• Links to a minimum of three performance videos as a solo performer or solo and ensemble performer from the past three years. Videos should demonstrate varied styles and should be edited, if necessary, so as not to exceed 30 minutes total.
• Link to a teaching demonstration video from the past three years, totaling no more than 15-20 minutes. Video should provide full view of teacher and student in a typical trumpet lesson
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).

Proposed Start Date: August 15, 2027

Posting Date: 09/29/2026

Review Date: 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled?: Yes

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

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Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.