Affiliate Artist in Applied Oboe
About the role
The School of Music at the University of Puget Sound invites applications for the position of Affiliate Artist in Applied Oboe beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach weekly private applied lessons to undergraduate students majoring or minoring in music, as well as students majoring in other disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Teach 15 lessons per semester
- Participate in end-of-semester juries
- Offer periodic studio classes or other activities that support the development of the oboe studio
- Opportunities may arise to contribute to additional instruction or recruitment activities, depending on departmental needs and the candidate's areas of expertise
Qualifications
- An earned master's degree or equivalent professional experience is required
- Candidates should demonstrate potential for successful teaching at the college level, an understanding of the ideals and goals of undergraduate liberal arts education, and evidence of success as a performer
- The successful candidate will be an engaged and effective teacher who can support students at a range of experience levels and contribute positively to the artistic and educational life of the School of Music
- Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching practices cultivate belonging, inclusivity, and artistic confidence among students
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated effectiveness in recruitment and outreach
- Experience working with undergraduate students
- An active professional profile as a performer and/or educator
Application Deadline
Review of applications begins June 8 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for two references. Candidates who advance in the search may be asked to provide video recordings of performance and teaching samples.
Compensation And Benefits
- Rank: Adjunct Faculty
- Salary is $80 per lesson hour; the number of teaching hours is contingent on enrollment
- A mileage stipend is paid to individuals living outside Pierce County
- Additional compensation is provided for end-of-term juries, assistance with student recruitment, and performance in the professional artist concert series
- Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
- Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
- Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
- Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)
About Puget Sound
The University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington, a vibrant, diverse mid-sized urban port city. Within, and near, Tacoma there is ready access to urban, rural, and natural areas as well as opportunities to participate in a wide variety of cultural activities.
University Diversity Statement
We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by the investigation of and the reflection upon multiple perspectives. We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
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