Assistant Professor of Music, Applied Euphonium/Tuba

The Opportunity

The School of Performing Arts, Music Department at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks a nine-month, tenure-earning assistant professor in applied euphonium & tuba. Duties will include instruction, recruitment, retention, and development of the euphonium/tuba studio, assisting in the administration of the brass area, and other teaching according to the qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the department. We are seeking a candidate who will work collaboratively with UCF faculty to build strong relationships with school music educators and private studio teachers, while relating to—and working well with—UCF’s diverse student population. Anticipated start date is August 8, 2025.

UCF is a major metropolitan research university to a student population of over 70,000 students. Located in Orlando, it is the center of a growing, diverse community of nearly two million people. The Department of Music, within the School of Performing Arts, offers B.A., BME, B.M. (composition, jazz studies, and performance), B.S. (entertainment management), and M.A. degrees. For more information about the Department of Music, please visit our website at performingarts.cah.ucf.edu. For more information about UCF, please visit the website at www.ucf.edu. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in music from an accredited institution.

• Experience as an artist/performer on euphonium and/or tuba at a regional or national level that demonstrates a clear capacity for academic advancement commensurate with a tenure-earning position.

• Ability to teach and perform in a variety of musical styles and genres.

• Demonstrated success in teaching, recruitment, and retention of euphonium & tuba students at the college/university level.

• Minimum of three (3) years prior teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed doctorate (or international equivalent) in music from an accredited institution. 

• Experience as an artist/performer on euphonium and/or tuba at an international level that demonstrates a clear capacity for academic advancement commensurate with a tenure-earning position. 

• Demonstrated experience and interest in collaborative performance.

Additional Application Materials Required:

The university requires that all candidates apply online at www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application, applicants should submit a letter of application, a statement on commitment to excellence in teaching and recruitment, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Candidates must also submit a document containing a link or links, using an online platform of their choosing (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.), containing 20-30 minutes of representative video of live performance in solo and chamber settings, recorded within the past five years. Letters of reference should not be included at this time, however, may be requested at a later date. 

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to re-submit documents at a later date.  

Please direct search-related questions to Scott Lubaroff, search chair, at slubaroff@ucf.edu. 

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

December 5, 2024. 

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options. 
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment. 
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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