Lecturer - Music F99639

Location: Cheney • FLSA Status: Exempt • Anticipated Start Date: September 16, 2026

About the Role

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a 100% special faculty/lecturer position in the Music Program, housed in the Fine and Performing Arts Department, beginning mid-September 2026. This multidisciplinary position requires candidates to teach in two areas of music along with topics in music appreciation. Priority will be given to candidates with experience teaching music history and applied trumpet or trombone at the college level for 3+ years.

The typical workload involves teaching 45 credits per academic year, subject to department needs. The faculty member will participate in quarterly juries, prospective student auditions, recruiting activities, and program meetings. Committee service is not required unless identified and approved as part of the workload by the Department Chair and College Dean. All faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms.

Eastern Washington University is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied trumpet or trombone, Music History, Pedagogy for Musicians, Senior Thesis Capstone, brass ensemble, Rep Jazz, Counterpoint, Global Music Studies, and Brass methods.
• Teach graduate courses in history or theory, as needed.
• Provide applied studio teaching for both upper and lower division courses, including overseeing junior and senior recital projects.
• Conduct quarterly juries, convocation performances, and facilitate community engagement activities connecting students with professional experiences in the music industry.
• Participate in quarterly juries, prospective student auditions, recruiting activities, and program meetings.
• Engage in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms.

Requirements

• Master of Music (MM) in Music Performance with a musicology certificate or cognate/related field.
• Record of success teaching applied trumpet and/or trombone at the college level for music majors in performance and/or education.
• 3+ years of experience in university-level teaching and curriculum development.
• Experience in conducting college-level ensembles such as brass, jazz, and/or chamber music.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach supporting the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the public, including universal accessibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• DMA or PhD in Music History or related field.
• Artist diploma or equivalent in instrumental performance.
• Record of professional performance experience in trumpet or trombone.
• Ability to teach lecture-based courses in music history topics, popular music, and global music appreciation.
• Ability to teach graduate-level courses in history, theory, or performance-related topics.
• Record of success teaching at the college level for 3+ years.

Skills

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Collegiality
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition waiver for employees.
• Discounted EWU sports tickets.
• Full access to campus workout facilities at a minimum fee.
• Free transportation through STA buses.

Pay

$60,459 per academic year.

Schedule

Regular work schedule, varying from quarter to quarter to fulfill the position's responsibilities. Assignments may include evening classes or online classes.