What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Oboe position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following as separate PDF attachments: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and links to performance video recordings showcasing at least 30 minutes of varied repertoire. Please note that teaching videos may be requested upon request. For full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by December 1, 2024.
Job Summary
The School of Music at the University of Southern Mississippi seeks to hire an oboist for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated hire date will be on or around August 13, 2025.
The University of Southern Mississippi is proud to be the most diverse university in the state, with a student body that reflects our larger community. The institution is committed to the principles of shared communal engagement among people who represent a range of backgrounds, identities, beliefs, experiences, and goals. As such, the successful candidate will support the School of Music’s mission to cultivate a community that promotes and supports inclusivity, diversity, equity, and access through educational strategies and advocacy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching expectations – Teach applied oboe and other courses within the candidate's area(s) of interest and experience in order to meet the equivalent of a 3x3 teaching load.
- Expectations for Creative Activities – Maintain an active performance schedule both on and off campus. Other creative activities might include producing a professional recording, commissioning or premiering new works, or presenting at professional conferences, among others.
- Service expectations – Recruit undergraduate and graduate oboe students and engage in service activities within the School of Music, as well as across the university. Faculty are also encouraged to serve or otherwise participate in their professional organizations.
