Music Professor

3 days ago


Lincoln, Nebraska, United States University of Nebraska Full time

University of Nebraska - Faculty Position

We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill a faculty position at the University of Nebraska. The successful candidate will be a bassoon performance expert with a passion for music entrepreneurship.

About the Opportunity

  • This is a full-time, tenure-track position starting in August 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Teaching: Develop an innovative bassoon studio, teach bassoon literature and pedagogy, supervise graduate committees and recitals, and participate in chamber music as needed.
  2. Research/Creative Scholarship: Establish a national/global profile in bassoon performance, support the implementation of new Bachelor of Arts options through knowledge of music business, and serve on graduate supervisory committees.
  3. Service: Contribute actively to the educational, research, and engagement efforts of the Glenn Korff School of Music; serve on school, college, and university committees; and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administration.

Requirements

  • An earned doctoral degree in bassoon performance by August 18, 2025.
  • Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate bassoon students.
  • Professional performance experience on bassoon.
  • Demonstrated evidence of recruiting quality students.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the music industry, including knowledge of current and best practices in management, financial planning, publishing and licensing, career development, networking, and/or marketing.
  • Experience owning or working for a non-academic affiliated for-profit, not-for-profit, or non-profit music or non-music business entity.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 per year, based on the location and industry standards.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for five professional references. For questions or accommodations related to this position, please contact Shelby Foged at shelby.foged@unl.edu.



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