Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Bassoon); Tenure or Tenure-track position (faculty)

About the Role

The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington seeks candidates for a tenure or tenure-track faculty position in the Woodwind Department specializing in Bassoon. The ideal candidate will have national and international recognition as both a performer and pedagogue across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a studio of undergraduate- and graduate-level bassoon students.
• Teach studio classes and reed-making classes.
• Coach chamber ensembles.
• Teach orchestra literature, pedagogy, and other related courses (as needed).
• Participate in departmental meetings, recruitment activities, and auditions.
• Serve on doctoral committees and recital hearing committees.
• Engage in faculty recitals, outreach activities, master classes, and service on Jacobs School of Music committees.

Requirements

• Established or growing reputation with broad professional experience.
• Ability to work successfully with gifted and advanced university-level students.
• Master’s degree in music (or equivalent outstanding professional experience).

Application Details

A complete application includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and information for three professional references. Candidates advancing in the search may be asked to provide audio/video recordings and letters of reference. Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates must disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct and authorize an inquiry with current and former employers.

For questions, contact Rachel Patrick, Office of the Executive Associate Dean: (812) 855-5541; rnpatric@iu.edu.

Applications received by September 26, 2026 will receive full consideration, though the search remains open until filled. Expected start date: August 1, 2027.