Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion AF7797

About the role

The Greenwood School of Music at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion with a start date of August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate music majors and non-majors, with instruction spanning classical, jazz, and contemporary styles.
• Coach and direct percussion ensembles and jazz combos.
• Lead weekly studio class.
• Collaborate with faculty to support student success and ensemble excellence.

Requirements

• Master's degree in percussion or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Evidence of successful applied teaching experience at the university level.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Strong performance background in both classical and jazz idioms.

Benefits

Commensurate with education and experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

About the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music

The Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music has a current faculty of over 40 full-time faculty, combined with a full-time professional staff of 9. There are approximately 300 students enrolled in degree programs that include the BA, BM, BS, and MM, with programs in music education, performance, jazz, music and music industry. Oklahoma State University, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, is housed in the beautiful new facility of the McKnight Performing Arts Center and the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music, and an all-Steinway institution.

About Oklahoma State University

With a 130-year history, Oklahoma State University is one of the nation's most comprehensive land-grant university systems. The OSU System has over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, and campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee. Exceptional strengths in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as institutional strengths in engineering, agriculture, and business are distinguishing features of the University. Stillwater is a growing community consistently winning awards for best places to live, most recently in Money Magazine. It is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The addition of commercial air travel, wide availability of gigabit internet, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts enhance Stillwater’s vibrant culture. The cost of housing is roughly 80% of the national average.