Assistant Professor of Tuba & Euphonium

The University of Tennessee at Martin
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Department of Music

Position Announcement

Assistant Professor of Tuba & Euphonium

Summary
The University of Tennessee at Martin invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Tuba &
Euphonium. Tenure track, full time (9-month). Start date: August 1, 2023.
Duties
Artist/teacher of tuba and euphonium (tuba, primary instrument): Teach undergraduate applied tuba
and euphonium, chamber music, and other courses commensurate with departmental needs and
individual expertise. The position requires active involvement in recruitment, community outreach, and
collaborative performances with faculty and students. Additional teaching assignments may include music
theory, music history, music education, brass methods, and chamber music.
Qualifications
The Department of Music is seeking an excellent performer who is dedicated to teaching. The successful
candidate will possess credentials and experience appropriate for appointment at the rank of Assistant
Professor, including:
• A completed doctorate in music is preferred; candidates who are ABD with a specified completion
date, will be considered. A terminal degree is required for promotion or tenure consideration at
any rank
• Evidence of successful applied studio teaching
• Experience and excellence as a performer
• Proven success in student recruitment and retention
• Demonstrated potential for professional growth in scholarly and/or creative activity
• Training and experience in music education is preferred
Appointment
Nine-month, tenure-track appointment commencing August 1, 2023.
Rank and Salary
Assistant Professor, rank and salary commensurate with experience
About the University
The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary campus in the University of Tennessee System. The
campus is located in Northwest Tennessee approximately 125 miles north of Memphis and 150 miles
west of Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a growing enrollment of approximately
7,000 students. The emphasis is solidly on excellence in undergraduate instruction. We seek candidates
who demonstrate a similar commitment.
About the Department of Music
The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Music. The department has fourteen full-time faculty members, four adjunct instructors and three
administrative staff, serving approximately eighty-five music majors, minors and other campus musicians.
Curricular offerings include a Bachelor of Music degree with majors in music education, performance, and
pedagogy; a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree; a minor in music, and several certificate programs that can be
pursued in addition to the primary degree.
UT Martin is an All-Steinway School operating out of the state-of-the-art, recently renovated Fine Arts
Building. Hosting around 100 performances and events each year, the UT Martin Department of Music is the
principal cultural hub of Northwest Tennessee. Our mission is to enhance the intellectual and artistic life of
the campus community and the region. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment
which fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
Application
To apply for this position, complete an online application at the Office of Human Resources webpage -
https://app.perfectforms.com/EmbedPresentationServer/Form.aspx/Play/FI9ggAIF?f=FI9ggAIF
Attach the following documents (In PDF format) to the online application:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application. Official
transcripts will be required of candidates invited for on-campus interviews.)
• Arrange to have three current letters of recommendation sent in support of the application.
These may be submitted to the committee chair electronically (preferred) or to the address
below:
Professor Joseph Frye , Chair
Tuba/Euphonium Search Committee
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Department of Music
108 Fine Arts
16 Mt. Pelia Road
Martin, TN 38238
Email: jfrye3@utm.edu
• Names and contact information (Phone and email) of three additional professional references
• A PDF document with links to audio or video recordings of recent performances.
o Links must be accessible without registration; use audio/video sharing websites (such as
YouTube/Vimeo/Soundcloud) or file sharing services (such as Google Drive/Dropbox.)
Search Committee Chair
Dr. Joseph Frye
Email: jfrye3@utm.edu
Phone: (731) 881-3403
File Format
All documents and files submitted electronically must be labeled using the following format - full name
(last.first), title of file or document. For example, “Doe.Jane.cover_letter” or “Doe.John.CV”.
Review of Applications
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the
provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive
equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the
basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504
(disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the
Office of Equity and Diversity (OED). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to
the ADA Coordinator at the OED office.