Assistant Professor of Oboe

Posting DetailsRequest to RecruitPosition TitleAssistant Professor of OboeTenure StatusTenure TrackProvide RankAssistant ProfessorPosition Number045881VISA Sponsorship?VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.DepartmentSchool Of Music - 270000Working Location (City, State)Boone, NCPosition Summary InformationMinimum QualificationsEarned doctorate in music required.Candidates who are ABD will be considered, and all requirements for the degree must becompleted by July 31, 2026.Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of college-level oboe studio teaching experience,demonstrated success in recruiting, and evidence of performanceexperience at the regional and national levels.Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)Demonstrated ability to:teach core music theory and/or aural skills coursescoach chamber musicCandidates are encouraged to provide evidence of experience andinterest in any additional area(s) of instruction or expertise.License/Certification RequiredN/ADescription of the Department or UnitThe Hayes School of Music is home to more than 420 students and 60full-time faculty members. It offers undergraduate degrees in musiceducation, music therapy, music industry studies, and musicperformance, with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance,music theory/composition, jazz, and sacred music. Graduate programsare offered in music therapy and music performance, withconcentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, collaborativepiano, music composition, and conducting. Supported by the HayesEndowment for Musical Excellence, the school is part of AppalachianState University, an accredited member of the National Association ofSchools of Music.Dedicated to preparing musicians for professional careers, the HayesSchool of Music cultivates performers, composers, educators,therapists, conductors, scholars, and music industry professionals whowill shape the future of musical leadership at the state, regional, andnational levels. The school is committed to equipping graduates tothrive in a rapidly evolving musical landscape and in an inclusive,innovative, and multicultural world.The Erneston Music Library, located in the Broyhill Music Center,supports the curriculum of both the Hayes School of Music and theUniversity. Alongside books, scores, and recordings, the SpecialCollections Research Center in Belk Library houses an expandingcollection of rare books and manuscript materials related to classicalmusic. Highlights include the scores of conductor Hans Schwieger, theoriginal manuscripts of composer Tui St. George Tucker, and theMatanya Ophee Collection - one of the world's largest collections of19th-century guitar music.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Appalachian State University Hayes School of Music invitesapplications for a tenure-track position, Assistant Professor of Oboe,with appointment starting fall 2026.This faculty member will recruit, provide applied instruction toundergraduate and graduate oboe students, teach oboe methodscourses (for undergraduate music education majors), and teach oboepedagogy and literature course(s) (for undergraduate and graduatelevel music performance majors).Responsibilities include maintaining an active performance schedule,assisting with outreach and recruiting for the Hayes School of Music,and full participation in the responsibilities of faculty membership (e.g.,prospective student and ensemble auditions, advising, curriculumdevelopment, and service activities at the University and Hayes Schoolof Music level). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitmenttoward students of diverse musical backgrounds, perspectives, andinterests.Additional responsibilities may include teaching courses in musictheory, aural skills, and/or chamber music. Other duties may beassigned by the Director of the Hayes School of Music.The Hayes School of Music is interested in candidates who havedemonstrated commitment to excellence by providing leadership inteaching, scholarly, research, and creative activities, and service,toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.In the Hayes School of Music, full-time tenure-eligible or tenured facultymembers are expected to teach 24 full-time equivalent hours (FTEs)per academic year. A faculty member may request up to 6 FTEsannually for extensive scholarly or creative activity.Type of PositionFull Time PositionAppointment Type1.0Number Of Months Per Year9Physical Demands of PositionTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to performessential job functions.Posting Details InformationProposed Date of Hire08/10/2026Suggested Salary RangeSalary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.ABD Consideration:ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)ABD DescriptionABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.Special Instructions to ApplicantsFor a complete application, please apply and submit all below- required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's job board:Cover letter/letter of interest addressing the positionrequirements, qualifications, and experienceCurriculum vitaeList five (minimum) professional references, including contact informationa PDF file with links to hosted video recordings. Videos should include the following (with 30-45 minutes of music in total): A variety of solo and chamber music works, including one contemporary work utilizing extended techniques. Please do not send physical media or attach individual files for download, as the committee requires all video samples to be hosted on a media server for on- demand streaming.Video recordings of teaching and other additional materials may be requested after initial review. Please do not include additional materials at this time.Please note that this position is based on enrollment and subject toavailable funding.UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty HiresThe continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty HiresThe continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.Posting Date01/22/2026Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesEvaluation of Applications Begins02/22/2026Search Chair NameDr. David A. WellsSearch Chair EmailWellsda2@appstate.eduQuick Linkhttps://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52971Posting Number