Posting Details Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Oboe and/or Bassoon-9 month appointment Work Location Springfield Campus Department Music HR Home Department 020215 MUSIC Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function
The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties
Teaching applied oboe and/or bassoon performance and pedagogy at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as double reed methods. Recruiting and mentoring double reed students pursuing degrees i performance and music education following core principles of cultural competence, community engagement, and ethical leadership An active commitment to recruiting and building the oboe and bassoon studios Depending on expertise, the candidate may also teach additional courses in areas such as music history, music theory, or music education

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications
DMA in oboe or bassoon Demonstrated excellence teaching university level oboe or bassoon lessons Demonstrated excellence as a professional performer on oboe or bassoon Evidence of effective studio recruitment at the university level Experience coaching chamber ensembles Professional Experience as an orchestral or chamber musician on oboe or bassoon

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm Open Date 01/29/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is March 12, 2025. Review of applications will continue until filled.

A complete application includes Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, names and contact information for 3 references, and a Link to live performance video
-High Quality recordings uploaded to YouTube
-Recorded in the last 3 years
-Include examples of solo, chamber, and ensemble playing if applicable
-Submit up to 20 minutes of music

Equal Opportunity Statement Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252. Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250007FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79418 Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Online Media Presentation Statement of Teaching Philosophy Curriculum Vitae Other Documents -1 Unofficial Transcripts -2 Unofficial Transcripts -3 Optional Documents Online Portfolio