West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Assistant Professor of Music, Trombone and Jazz Band - Music, Theatre, and Dance
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Assistant Professor of Music, Trombone and Jazz Band - Music, Theatre, and Dance
Allendale, MI • Full Time
Summary: The Music, Theatre, and Dance Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music, Trombone and Jazz Band to begin Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to have a graduate degree in trombone performance or a closely related field. Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Required Qualifications and Education
High level of classical artistry on trombone.
Graduate Degree in trombone performance and/or jazz studies.
Demonstrated potential to recruit trombone students.
Potential for successful college-level teaching and ongoing creative activity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
Preferred Qualifications and Education
Completed doctoral degree in trombone performance.
Demonstrated success recruiting trombone students and teaching a collegiate trombone studio.
Demonstrated success recruiting for and successfully teaching collegiate jazz ensembles.
Responsibilities Tenure-line faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are typically hired on nine-month contracts, with a nine-credit hour teaching load per semester. They are also expected to engage in scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus, which is equivalent to three credit hours of additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service depending on the successful candidate's interests and the department's needs. Primary duties will include the teaching and mentoring of university level trombone students as well as teaching large jazz ensemble. The specific teaching assignment will be dependent upon the successful candidate's qualifications and interests and the needs of the department.
Minimum Starting Salary $61,696 ; commensurate with experience.
Benefits Benefits:
https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/tenure-track-faculty-benefits-467.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver, effective on date of hire.
Department and College Department:
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance provides an intensive performing arts education within a liberal education. Our six-degree programs are offered by 37 full-time faculty with over 150 performances by faculty, guest artists, and students each year. The department is located on the Valley Campus in the Haas Center for the Performing Arts.
College:
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. Information about resources is available at the university site.
How to Apply Apply online at the GVSU careers page. To be considered, upload the following items to the online application:
A cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU.
Curriculum vitae with contact information for three professional references.
Teaching philosophy that includes evidence of using teaching practices that support students with varied learning needs and backgrounds.
Graduate transcripts ( unofficial transcripts acceptable ).
YouTube link to 25 minutes of performance video(s) of representative repertoire recorded in the past three years, including both classical and jazz performances.
The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Paul Carlson.
Application Deadline:
Consideration of applicants will begin on October 24, 2025. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer. University policies protect veterans and individuals with disabilities. See the Equal Opportunity statement for details.
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Summary: The Music, Theatre, and Dance Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music, Trombone and Jazz Band to begin Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to have a graduate degree in trombone performance or a closely related field. Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Required Qualifications and Education
High level of classical artistry on trombone.
Graduate Degree in trombone performance and/or jazz studies.
Demonstrated potential to recruit trombone students.
Potential for successful college-level teaching and ongoing creative activity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
Preferred Qualifications and Education
Completed doctoral degree in trombone performance.
Demonstrated success recruiting trombone students and teaching a collegiate trombone studio.
Demonstrated success recruiting for and successfully teaching collegiate jazz ensembles.
Responsibilities Tenure-line faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are typically hired on nine-month contracts, with a nine-credit hour teaching load per semester. They are also expected to engage in scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus, which is equivalent to three credit hours of additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service depending on the successful candidate's interests and the department's needs. Primary duties will include the teaching and mentoring of university level trombone students as well as teaching large jazz ensemble. The specific teaching assignment will be dependent upon the successful candidate's qualifications and interests and the needs of the department.
Minimum Starting Salary $61,696 ; commensurate with experience.
Benefits Benefits:
https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/tenure-track-faculty-benefits-467.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver, effective on date of hire.
Department and College Department:
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance provides an intensive performing arts education within a liberal education. Our six-degree programs are offered by 37 full-time faculty with over 150 performances by faculty, guest artists, and students each year. The department is located on the Valley Campus in the Haas Center for the Performing Arts.
College:
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. Information about resources is available at the university site.
How to Apply Apply online at the GVSU careers page. To be considered, upload the following items to the online application:
A cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU.
Curriculum vitae with contact information for three professional references.
Teaching philosophy that includes evidence of using teaching practices that support students with varied learning needs and backgrounds.
Graduate transcripts ( unofficial transcripts acceptable ).
YouTube link to 25 minutes of performance video(s) of representative repertoire recorded in the past three years, including both classical and jazz performances.
The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Paul Carlson.
Application Deadline:
Consideration of applicants will begin on October 24, 2025. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer. University policies protect veterans and individuals with disabilities. See the Equal Opportunity statement for details.
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