The School of Music is seeking an Assistant Professor of Music (Applied Clarinet). Full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position.
Required: Doctorate in clarinet performance (ABD candidates may be considered, provided the degree is conferred by the start date of the appointment), or commensurate professional experience. Candidate must possess outstanding performance skills as soloist and chamber musician, successful college teaching experience, be able to teach and collaborate within the field of Woodwind Pedagogy, have the ability to teach courses in clarinet techniques for music education majors, Music Theory, or general education survey courses of varying genres, and have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Duties include: Recruit and retain high-quality applied clarinet students at the undergraduate and graduate levels; pursue scholarly and creative activity that meets CMU standards for tenure and promotion; teach courses in clarinet techniques, coach chamber ensembles, clarinet repertoire, and other courses relevant to qualifications; perform with the faculty Woodwind Quintet – the “Powers Quintet;” serve on departmental, collegiate, and professional committees; additional duties may be assigned in accordance with areas of expertise and in consultation with the Director of the School of Music.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. See https://www.jobs.cmich.edu.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2026, and will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected.
Online applications must include:
- Cover Letter - that specifically addresses position qualifications, duties and includes a brief statement of teaching philosophy.
- Curriculum Vitae - that provides detailed evidence of successful teaching of applied clarinet and other areas of expertise at the college level.
- Diversity Statement – that pertains to experiences navigating inclusion in higher education (upload under “Other Document (1)”).
- Transcript copies - of undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts (upload as one document).
- Work Sample – single document listing direct online links for up to four video recordings created within the last three years. All links must be accessible by direct link (e.g., no further registration is required). Links should include at least three solo recordings of different works made within the last three years, preferably live concert performances or unedited recordings. A minimum of one must contain video, and one may be of a chamber performance.
- List of References - contact information for at least three references who may be contacted and/or asked to submit a letter of recommendation.
Address inquiries to:
Chair, Clarinet Search Committee
School of Music
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-3281
Fax: (989) 774-3766
