"Instructor of Horn"

Job Details

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University (A-State) is recruiting applicants for the position of Full-Time Instructor of Horn beginning August 16, 2026. A-State seeks a visionary musician and educator who will join a music department recognized throughout the region for artistic excellence and student success.

The Artist/Instructor of Horn is expected to be an outstanding leader, music educator, and performer for undergraduate and graduate level music students as well as be a visible resource to the instrumental music education community in the Mid-South and beyond.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach applied horn to both undergraduate and graduate students, including music majors and non-majors, and related courses (horn pedagogy, horn choir, studio class)
• Teach the horn portion of High Brass Techniques to music education students
• Assist with the recruiting and retention efforts of the department for music and non-music majors in the horn studio
• Pursue an active performance/creative/scholarly agenda
• Maintain regular and reliable communication, and perform additional duties that will be assigned based on the strengths of the selected applicant and the needs of the department

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours vary related to clinical rotations, office hours, didactic course load, and other program activities)
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

The Artist/Instructor of Horn will be expected to have regular and reliable attendance Monday - Friday during the school day (8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.) to teach courses, hold office hours, and participate fully in departmental, collegiate, and university activities. Additional hours outside of the school day are expected as needed for items that include but are not limited to performances, recruiting, and outreach.

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Applicants should upload the following with their application

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. curriculum vitae
3. names with contact information of three professional references
4. a PDF which contains web links (YouTube, Dropbox, etc.) to a minimum of 15 minutes of video recordings of live classical solo performances by the applicant performed within the last three years (additional chamber music examples are welcome but not required)
5. one-page statement of teaching philosophy
6. Unofficial copies of all collegiate transcripts

For additional information, please contact Dr. Nairam Simoes, Assistant Professor of Music and chair, Instructor of Horn Search Committee. Email: nsimoes@astate.edu

This position is housed on the Jonesboro campus. Therefore, visit https://jobs.astate.edu for detailed information and to apply for position.

Located in Jonesboro, AR, a progressive city of 70,000 residents, A-State maintains a reputation for high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs as well as a strong commitment to the community and region. The university has a growing enrollment of over 13,000. A-State is committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Master's Degree in horn is required, a Doctorate or commensurate experience is preferred.

A strong commitment to recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding horn students; evidence of ongoing creative, performing, or research activities; demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups associated with a major university music program including students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and community members. Evidence of ongoing creative, performing, or research activities is also required.