Assistant Professor of Trombone at InsideHigherEd

Assistant Professor of Trombone

2026040TTL

San Marcos

School of Music

The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/performer to serve as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Trombone. Duties begin August 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone, trombone literature and pedagogy courses, chamber ensembles, trombone ensemble, and other topics according to the candidate’s qualifications and the needs of the School of Music.
• Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of trombone performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
• Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate trombone students.
• Fulfill other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

• Doctorate in trombone performance or related field (must be completed by August 16, 2026), or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of excellence in trombone teaching at the professional or collegiate level.
• A record of achievement in trombone performance and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.
• Ability to perform in a variety of musical styles and genres.
• Potential for success in student recruitment.
• Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.

• University teaching experience.
• National/international stature as a trombone player.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54271.
For full consideration, please submit the following items by October 15, 2025:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information (name, title, mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references.
• Links to a minimum of three performance videos as a solo performer or solo and ensemble performer from the past five years. Videos should demonstrate varied styles and should be edited, if necessary, so as not to exceed 30-45 minutes total.
• Link to a teaching demonstration video from the past five years, totaling no more than 20 minutes.
• Official or unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

Fall 2026

09/18/2025

10/15/2025

Yes

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54271