Job Summary
The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks an
accomplished teacher and performer of horn. This full-time
tenure-track/tenured faculty appointment at the rank of
Assistant/Associate Professor will commence on August 12,
2027.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
The College of Music, founded in 1920, is recognized as one of the
top comprehensive music schools in the country. The College of
Music offers seven-degree programs in over 28 fields of study, at
the bachelor's level through the doctorate. Our dedicated and
encouraging community of 550 degree-seeking students, 80 full-time
faculty, 20 part-time faculty, and 40 professional, technical and
administrative staff produces over 350 performances and numerous
guest lectures, masterclasses, and outreach events each year!
Comprising 40 graduate and 60 undergraduate brass and percussion
majors, students in the department pursue the following music
degrees: BA, BM in Performance, BME, MM in Performance and in
Performance/Pedagogy, DMA in Performance and Pedagogy, and Artist
Diplomas. The College of Music offers comprehensive degree programs
in Composition, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music Education,
Musicology, Performance, and Theory. CU Boulder is in one of the
most picturesque and desirable geographic locations in the country,
within easy driving distance of a major metropolitan area and the
Rocky Mountains.
The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music reflects the
genuine respect among faculty and staff and the unified goal of
providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the
students.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Teach applied horn, weekly studio class, coach chamber music, and
related courses in the brass area (Brass Literature, Brass
Pedagogy); participate in regional, national, and international
recruitment; maintain an active creative career; serve on graduate
committees and supervise graduate theses and projects; advise
students; and undertake other College and University service
activities as appropriate. The final assignment of duties will be
based on the needs of the department and the expertise of the
candidate.
We are especially interested in candidates who will help cultivate
a collaborative atmosphere in the College of Music; and who can
contribute through their teaching and service, to the excellence of
the academic community; and who will work to build relationships
with other departments within the College and the University.
What You Should Know
- This position will be appointed at the rank of Assistant or
Associate Professor (tenure-track).
The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a
reference check program with respect to final candidates for
tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is
intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information
about a candidate's conduct at their current and previous
institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct,
harassment, and/or discrimination, before making hiring decisions.
All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required
to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
- Assistant Professor: $75,000 - $83,000.
- Associate Professor: $83,500 - $97,000.
- Onboarding assistance is available within departmental
guidelines.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through
the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be challenged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Experience as a teacher at the collegiate level.
- An established record of excellence as a performing
artist.
- An earned master’s degree in Horn Performance or equivalent
professional experience.
What We Would Like You to Have
- We seek individuals with proven success teaching and recruiting
at the collegiate level.
- An earned doctorate degree is preferred.
- Experience in graduate advising and job placement.
- Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Orchestral Performance, Chamber Music, Music Technology, Music
Entrepreneurship and/or Business.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Cover Letter.
- Performance Recordings: Please upload one (1) PDF containing
three (3) online links to representative performance recordings
with at least two being live recordings.
- Applied Teaching Samples: Please upload one (1) PDF containing
two (2) online links to representative applied teaching
samples.
- During the application process, you will need to enter contact
information for three (3) references. We may request confidential
letters of recommendation later. This information will be kept
confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
All files must be converted to PDF format.
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified
by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an
approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the
United States, please submit a translated version as an optional
attachment.
Applications received by
September 15, 2026 will receive
full consideration. The position will be posted until filled.
For questions, please contact: Professor Ryan Gardner, Chair, Horn
Search Committee, Ryan.Gardner-1@colorado.edu.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Professor Ryan Gardner, Chair, Horn
Search Committee
Posting Contact Email: Ryan.Gardner-1@colorado.edu
