"Assistant/Associate Professor of French Horn"

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of French Horn

Position Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate majors
• Coach chamber music
• Perform as a soloist/orchestral/collaborative artist while maintaining and developing a national and international profile
• Maintain visibility as an artist/performer and teacher at the state, national, and international levels
• Effectively recruit, retain, and mentor a strong class of undergraduate, MM and DMA students
• Provide effective service to the profession as well as to the College and University
• Demonstrate a commitment to support College of Music and University Culture, Climate, and Community through teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors

Required Degree

Other -Master's of Music

Minimum Requirements

• Significant orchestral, chamber, and solo experience at the professional level
• Evidence of successful recruiting and studio teaching at the university level

Desired Qualifications

• DMA and/or commensurate performance experience at the professional level
• Ability to effectively work with colleagues across disciplines
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and engaging with students representing varied experiences and perspectives
• Evidence of a national and/or international reputation

Required Application Materials

Please include the following:

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae
• Links to 20-30 minutes of audio/video recent recording(s), which can include both live performance or studio, but must include some live performance (video). We are looking for a musician with a multifaceted performance skill set, so consider including examples of solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance
• the names and contact information for three references that can attest to the qualifications listed above

Review of Applications Begins On

10/13/2025

Website

https://music.msu.edu

Department Statement

With 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music (music.msu.edu) serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through doctorate.