Applied Music Instructor in Trumpet

Job Summary

The Department of Music at Colby College invites applications for a temporary part-time Applied Music Instructor in Trumpet beginning in the fall semester of 2026. This is a one semester appointment with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of one additional semester. The Applied Music Instructor provides individualized trumpet instruction to students enrolled in the music program and contributes to the department’s performance ensembles.

Essential Functions

• Provide applied trumpet instruction to undergraduate students through individual, in-person, lessons
• Support student musical development through coaching, mentorship, and performance preparation
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback consistent with departmental expectations
• Perform as Principal Trumpet with the Colby Symphony Orchestra and the Colby Wind Ensemble, depending on ensemble repertoire
• Attend and participate in scheduled orchestra and wind ensemble rehearsals as required by the semester’s performance schedule
• Contribute to the Music Department’s effort to recruit and attract qualified student musicians to the college
• Participate in departmental activities that support student engagement and performance opportunities

Position Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience performing trumpet at a professional or advanced collegiate level
• Experience teaching trumpet lessons to students at the collegiate or pre-professional level preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in trumpet performance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students within a collegiate music program
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Physical/Mental Demands

• Regular movement throughout the office spaces, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus locations
• Lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, with some positions requiring occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds or more, in more physically demanding roles, up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements for this position include the ability to see clearly at close and far distances and to adjust focus as needed
• The noise level is generally moderate; however, there may be occasional moments of louder sounds depending on campus activity

How to Apply

To apply, interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae or resume outlining academic background, performance history, and teaching experience
• 1 - 2 hyperlinks to a video recording of a performance
• Full contact information for three references