Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of French Horn

Position Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate majors
• Coach chamber music
• Perform as a soloist/orchestral/collaborative artist while maintaining and developing a national and international profile
• Maintain visibility as an artist/performer and teacher at the state, national, and international levels
• Effectively recruit, retain, and mentor a strong class of undergraduate, MM and DMA students
• Provide effective service to the profession as well as to the College and University
• Demonstrate a commitment to support College of Music and University Culture, Climate, and Community through teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Other -Master's of Music

Minimum Requirements

• Significant orchestral, chamber, and solo experience at the professional level
• Evidence of successful recruiting and studio teaching at the university level

Desired Qualifications

• DMA and/or commensurate performance experience at the professional level
• Ability to effectively work with colleagues across disciplines
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and engaging with students representing varied experiences and perspectives
• Evidence of a national and/or international reputation

Required Application Materials

Please include the following:

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae
• Links to 20-30 minutes of audio/video recent recording(s), which can include both live performance or studio, but must include some live performance (video). We are looking for a musician with a multifaceted performance skill set, so consider including examples of solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance
• the names and contact information for three references that can attest to the qualifications listed above

Special Instructions

Please include the following:

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae
• Links to 20-30 minutes of audio/video recent recording(s), which can include both live performance or studio, but must include some live performance (video). We are looking for a musician with a multifaceted performance skill set, so consider including examples of solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance
• the names and contact information for three references that can attest to the qualifications listed above

Review of Applications Begins On

10/13/2025

Website

https://music.msu.edu

Department Statement

With 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music (https://music.msu.edu) serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through doctorate.

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About Michigan State University

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