Job Openings

Description:

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Oboe, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be an artist-level performer and teacher with a proven record of recruiting and student success.

Additional Details:

Responsibilities

Teach applied oboe lessons, reed making, and pedagogy at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Coach chamber ensembles.
Actively recruit, mentor, and retain oboe students; maintain an active and engaged studio.
Collaborate and perform with School of Music faculty.
Teach coursework in an additional area (e.g., music theory, music history, etc.).
Maintain regional, national, and international visibility through performing and teaching engagements.
Serve on and/or chair doctoral committees.

Qualifications

Master's degree in oboe performance (or closely related field) required; doctorate preferred
Demonstrated excellence in teaching applied oboe at the college level
Extensive experience as a soloist, chamber musician, and/or orchestral musician
Ability and desire to teach in an area outside of oboe

Application: Candidates should go to: http://workforum.memphis.edu to submit an application.

Required application materials:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Web links to 3 performances within the last 5 years (video preferred)
Web links to 2 videos of representative teaching
A list of at least three references with contact information
Statement of teaching philosophy

Review of applications will begin October 30, 2026, and may continue until a successful candidate is named.