"Professor of Practice - Trombone"

The Moores School of Music at the University of Houston seeks candidates for a non-tenure track Professor of Practice in Trombone with appointment beginning Fall of 2026. This role is designed for a highly qualified practitioner-scholar with a significant record of professional performance, teaching excellence at the university level, and pedagogical innovation. The successful candidate will contribute to the applied trombone studios and academic instruction in at undergraduate and graduate levels. This is a newly created position at the Moores School of Music.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach Applied Trombone to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Lead Practicum courses, including coaching and directing as needed.
• Coach and coordinate Chamber Music as assigned.
• Teach other courses in consultation with the director.
• Mentor doctoral students through independent studies and pedagogy research.
• Contribute to and prioritize interdisciplinary arts education as part of a college-wide commitment to meaningful artistic connections between disciplines.
• Establish and maintain a national/international profile as a pedagogue, clinician, and performer, with particular emphasis on leadership in the field of brass pedagogy, leading to top-tier national and international publications and presentations.
• Participate in curriculum development and student recruitment.
• Engage in service to the brass area, school, university, and profession through committee membership, connections with area EC-12 schools, and/or outreach programs.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Master's degree in trombone or a related field.
• Strong studio and academic teaching record at the university level, demonstrating the ability to support students with a broad range of interests.
• An active professional performance career in solo, concert, or recital settings.
• Strong record of publications, recordings, and scholarly presentations in woodwind pedagogy and performance.
• Demonstrated excellence in interdisciplinary collaboration and public outreach.

Preferred

• Competency with a wide range of musical styles including myriad global traditions, contemporary, early music, commercial, and jazz
• Experience with and enthusiasm for improvisation
• Evidence of an entrepreneurial mindset
• Proven success in graduate-level instruction and mentorship
• Experience with summer music programs, including teaching of students at all levels
• Commitment to collaboration, creativity, and collegiality in an active and highly successful school of music.

Applicants for the position are expected to exhibit the following core values and competencies:

• A demonstrable high emotional intelligence
• Passion, energy, equanimity, and tenacity.
• Integrity, innovation, and collegiality in all work.
• An ability to attract resources, including grants or other external sources of support that advance the school's mission.
• An aptitude for building dynamic degree programs and recruiting top-tier students.
• An ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems.

The Moores School of Music faculty are also committed to:

• Excellence in the arts, arts education, and arts scholarship.
• Fostering student growth and success, both in the short term and in career trajectories.
• Collaboration with others, both within and across disciplines.

Application Applicants will submit the following electronically: 1) cover letter; 2) CV; 3) list of at least three professional references. Additional materials may be requested later. Candidates should be prepared to submit a teaching video URL upon request. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled. If you have questions, contact Search Committee Chair David Bertman

Salary Salary and benefits package is competitive and commensurate with credentials. Initial appointment is three (3) years, after which the faculty member is eligible for reappointment.

Starting Date Fall 2026

About Moores School of Music

The University of Houston's Moores School of Music (MSM) is one of the leading comprehensive music schools in the nation. Its remarkable faculty of internationally recognized performers, composers, and scholars, outstanding student body, modern facilities, and broad range of programs make MSM the natural choice for around 500 students annually. The school's commitment to academic excellence and the highest performance standards has ensured its role as a vital resource in the educational life of Houston and beyond.

About the University of Houston

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research university, the leading public research university in Houston, and the third-largest university in Texas. In 2022, UH enrolled more than 47,000 students in 279 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. UH awards more than 11,000 degrees annually and has more than 360,000 alumni. The City of Houston, Texas is the fourth-largest city and one of America's great arts destination cities for the twenty-first century.