Assistant Professor of Tuba/Euphonium

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Tuba/Euphonium


Requisition Number
FE04337


Working Title

Department Name
8X220:Winds, Percussion, and Jazz


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

MM in performance required; doctorate preferred (including ABD candidates with
projected completion by Summer 2025).



Required Related Experience

Evidence of outstanding musical artistry and 1–3 years of college-level teaching with both studio and
classroom teaching experience preferred



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Tuba/Euphonium to join our outstanding faculty in the UK School of Music for Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate applied tuba and euphonium; teach low brass methods; lead weekly studio class; direct the University of Kentucky Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble; and perform as a member of the University of Kentucky Faculty Brass Quintet. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses in other areas of expertise as determined by the needs of the curricula and the qualifications of the successful candidate. The professor must sustain a successful recruitment/retention record, develop a diverse portfolio of creative/scholarly activities, and exhibit service contributions appropriate for a university faculty member.

When prompted in the employment system, applicants will submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing your qualifications specific to this position
• Curriculum vitae
• Specific Request 1 – Links to representative recordings/performances

Please also include the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters immediately within the employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The following standard verbiage is included for all faculty postings: Unit specifics and CFA.
The School of Music has over 50 full-time faculty, with an enrollment of over 400 students. The School of Music offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in music performance, music education, musicology/ethnomusicology, and theory/composition, as well as a master’s degree in music therapy. The
school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. More information can be found at http://finearts.uky.edu/music.

The University of Kentucky, College of Fine Arts thrives because we serve and honor individuals and communities with unique and distinct voices that embrace broad approaches to creative practice. The College welcomes all, seeking to make the arts both approachable and accessible, valuing the broadest possible range of experiences and perspectives, recognizing the personal and community benefits of belonging, and leveraging the unique power of the arts to bring people together while seeking to acknowledge, address, and rectify, inequality and access limitations. Artists and scholars with a broad range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, we
pledge to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed and valued, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging in a strong artistic and academic community. Visit our website at: http://finearts.uky.edu

Employment at UK comes with various benefits that focus on the total well-being and career development and leadership striving to provide a strong and healthy work-life integration. The University generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans
and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check
and/or drug screening.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.