Assistant Professor of Applied Trumpet at University of Northern Iowa.

Cedar Falls, IA 50614

About the Job

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's School of Music seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Trumpet position, starting in August 2025. Responsibilities include teaching applied trumpet in both classical and jazz styles. This position requires a candidate who is committed to develop and maintain an active portfolio of scholarly research/creative activities and service, including a national and international profile. Service expectations include recruitment and advisement of talented undergraduate and graduate trumpet majors, participation on graduate committees, full participation on other School of Music committees, and service at the College and University levels as appropriate. Additional responsibilities may include teaching brass techniques class, trumpet seminar, and additional assignments depending upon departmental need and area(s) of expertise.

The University of Northern Iowa provides high-quality education, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and preparing them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs. The University's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.

Required Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in trumpet performance or related field plus at least one year of college teaching experience required. ABD will be considered, but degree must be conferred within one year of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least three years of successful college-level teaching experience preferred.

For more information, please contact Sara Hunter, at 319-273-2024 or e-mail at sara.hunter@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty

Type of Position: Tenure-track

Service Schedule: Academic Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted before 12/31/2024 to be considered for this position.

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/ .

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UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

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