School of Music: Assistant Professor- Percussion

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Percussion to join the School of Music beginning Fall 2027. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, chamber music, percussion methods and percussion literature/pedagogy courses; recruiting, mentoring, and advising percussion students, and other duties as appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications and interests (such as teaching Jazz related courses/ensembles) as assigned by the School of Music Director.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in conjunction with the other percussion faculty in maintaining and developing the percussion studio. This includes recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students. They will also develop and maintain a strong regional, national, and international profile as a performer and educator. As tenure track faculty, the candidate should expect to maintain a regional/national/international profile as a performer and scholar.

This position requires close collaboration with School of Music faculty and includes instructional responsibilities on both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. The successful candidate will carry the standard academic teaching load appropriate for an assistant professor appointment.

Faculty at UTRGV are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success; to advancing the missions of the university, college, and academic program; and to supporting UTRGV’s vision, mission, and core priorities.