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Description:

The Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a faculty position in studio applied oboe. This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2026.

Additional Details:

Assistant Professor of Oboe - Tenure Track
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Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Music & Dance
Union: MSP
Categories: College of Humanities & Fine Arts, Tenure Track

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Description

The Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a faculty position in studio applied oboe. This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

Teach applied oboe lessons and studio classes to undergraduate and graduate music majors and minors. Additional teaching responsibilities may include overseeing beginning oboe techniques class for music education majors and chamber music coaching. Assignment will depend on the candidate’s areas of expertise and the needs of the department.

Maintain national and regional visibility as a performer/pedagogue. Participate in and organize on-campus faculty performances.

Advise undergraduate and graduate students, participate in auditions, serve on committees, and perform other university and professional service as appropriate.

Candidate must be willing and available to address responsibilities during the regular work week and on weekends, as needed. Recruiting activities may include visiting secondary schools, offering workshops, participating in summer programs, and adjudicating.

Requirements

Master’s degree in oboe performance preferred; a Master’s Degree (required) in a related field will be considered.

Potential for, or an already established, national reputation as an oboist.

Evidence of excellence in teaching as well as a high potential for recruiting at the university level.

Ability to work effectively within the department.