Northern Illinois University’s School of Music seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Clarinet beginning August 16, 2027.
The School of Music is a vibrant part of the NIU community, known for its commitment to student success, including strong support for first-generation students and opportunities for faculty-directed study and research. The School offers undergraduate and master’s degree programs in performance, music education, composition, and liberal arts, as well as a Performance Certificate for students who have completed a master’s degree. Distinguished faculty include Fulbright Scholars, Grammy Award winners, recipients of Chamber Music America and MacArthur Foundation grants, resident artists at Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, guest conductors at Avery Fisher Hall, and acclaimed performing and recording artists. The NIU Graduate Jazz Studies Program has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top graduate jazz programs in the nation. NIU is a student-centered, research-focused public university serving approximately 16,000 students, including a diverse and international student population. Located in DeKalb, Illinois, approximately 65 miles west of downtown Chicago, the university provides access to the cultural, educational, and professional opportunities of the Chicago metropolitan area. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution with high research activity and recognized for community engagement, NIU advances knowledge through excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creativity, artistry, outreach, and service.
