Valdosta State University
Assistant Professor of Tuba- Tenure Track
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia, United States, 31601
Assistant Professor of Tuba- Tenure Track
The Department of Music seeks applicants for a tenure track, faculty position to serve as Principal Tubist with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra beginning August 1, 2026. Position is a full-time, benefitted position. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. The Department of Music is made up of ~30 faculty/artist teachers and over 150 music majors and minors. The department presents over 150 musical performances for the public each year. Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate and graduate applied Tuba and Euphonium for majors and minors. Recruiting and maintaining an active Tuba and Euphonium studio. Working with brass chamber ensembles and studio classes. Performing with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra as Principal Tuba. Maintaining an active regional, national, and international presence as a performer. Ability to teach in additional areas of Music (theory, history, etc.), or general education courses (music appreciation, etc.). Faculty members are expected to make substantive contributions to the department, university, and community through service. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or DMA in Tuba or Euphonium, ABD considered with conferred degree prior to position start date. Experience teaching college-level applied Tuba and Euphonium. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Preferred Qualifications
A record demonstrating a strong commitment to recruiting. A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant’s career stage. A record of success as a professional performer. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting. Knowledge of online/hybrid teaching and Learning Management Systems. A record demonstrating a proven commitment to creating an environment that contributes to mentoring and engaging students. Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
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The Department of Music seeks applicants for a tenure track, faculty position to serve as Principal Tubist with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra beginning August 1, 2026. Position is a full-time, benefitted position. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. The Department of Music is made up of ~30 faculty/artist teachers and over 150 music majors and minors. The department presents over 150 musical performances for the public each year. Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate and graduate applied Tuba and Euphonium for majors and minors. Recruiting and maintaining an active Tuba and Euphonium studio. Working with brass chamber ensembles and studio classes. Performing with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra as Principal Tuba. Maintaining an active regional, national, and international presence as a performer. Ability to teach in additional areas of Music (theory, history, etc.), or general education courses (music appreciation, etc.). Faculty members are expected to make substantive contributions to the department, university, and community through service. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or DMA in Tuba or Euphonium, ABD considered with conferred degree prior to position start date. Experience teaching college-level applied Tuba and Euphonium. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Preferred Qualifications
A record demonstrating a strong commitment to recruiting. A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant’s career stage. A record of success as a professional performer. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting. Knowledge of online/hybrid teaching and Learning Management Systems. A record demonstrating a proven commitment to creating an environment that contributes to mentoring and engaging students. Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
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