Job Description

Position Description
The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/performer to serve as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Trumpet. Duties begin August 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trumpet, trumpet literature and pedagogy courses, coach chamber and trumpet ensembles, and other topics according to the candidate’s qualifications and the needs of the School of Music.
Maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of trumpet performance and pedagogy.
Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
Recruit and retain a full studio of undergraduate and graduate trumpet students.
Fulfill other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in trumpet performance or related field (must be completed by August 15, 2027), or equivalent professional experience.
Evidence of excellence in trumpet teaching at the professional or collegiate level.
Demonstrated record of achievement in scholarly/creative activities and potential for further professional growth.
· Ability to perform in a variety of musical styles and genres.
Potential for success in student recruitment.
Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
University teaching experience.
National/international stature as a trumpet player.
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58581.

Interested individuals should submit the following:
A letter of application that includes a detailed and supported explanation of how you meet the qualifications for this position and your vision for the future of the school.
A current curriculum vitae.
Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
Proposed Start Date August 15, 2027
Posting Date 09/29/2026
Review Date 10/23/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
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Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.