Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of TROMBONE / UMKC Conservatory / Music Divisio

Overview

Position: Trombone — Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2026. Full-Time, 9-month, benefit-eligible faculty appointment. Located at the UMKC Conservatory, University of Missouri-Kansas City, in Kansas City, MO.

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
CONSERVATORY
Music Division

The UMKC Conservatory is a designated performing arts campus of the University of Missouri System. It is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars focused on excellence, innovation, and equity, offering opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and global impact.

We seek colleagues who:

• help build the future of performance, education and research in the performing arts;
• demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process;
• believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward;
• engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population;
• adapt to opportunities in their regions, embracing transdisciplinary possibilities.

Job Description

The Conservatory invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Trombone at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will be a multifaceted artist, pedagogue, and scholar with demonstrated achievements in teaching and performing. The candidate will maintain an activity profile across teaching, performing, and scholarship and collaborate with colleagues to enrich the training and growth of trombone students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone.
• Teach coursework in areas of interest and specialty as needed, including literature, pedagogy, and chamber music.
• Teach Conservatory-wide courses as needed and deemed appropriate.
• Maintain a professional profile reflecting the career of a distinguished teacher/performer.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the Performance Division, including chamber music and large ensembles.
• Maintain an active agenda of creative activity, including publications, presentations, and/or performances at regional, national, and international levels.
• Engage in a variety of service activities including committees, outreach, and community partnerships.
• Engage in recruitment activities including a possible summer camp.
• Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory to provide interdisciplinary experiences in an integrated artist-scholar framework.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• DMA in Trombone (Equivalent professional experience or ABD considered).
• Professional experience as a performer at the national/international level.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at the University level.
• Demonstrated potential for ongoing research and scholarly productivity.
• Excellent musicianship and artistry applicable to classroom and performance settings.
• Active involvement in professional organizations, especially ITA, with long-term leadership potential.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for success in higher education.
• Previous artistic leadership, collaboration, and community engagement through performance or educational initiatives.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with background qualifying for a tenure-track academic position and experience. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure and promotion. Total compensation includes benefits such as leave, health plans, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, and retirement contributions, supporting a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, apply online at the UMKC Careers site and select Academic Positions, Job Opening ID 57373.

Application materials to be submitted online:

• Complete the online application form
• A one-page cover letter describing qualifications and alignment with the conservatory vision
• Curriculum vitae with educational background, prior appointments, and artistic credentials
• Links to representative scholarly and/or artistic work
• Current contact information for 3 professional references

Please combine all materials into one PDF or Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and avoid special characters.

Technical problems: email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu. For questions about the position, contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu, including Job Identification number 57373 and the position name. Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process by contacting the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323. Higher education transcripts are required for finalists.

Transcripts note: candidates will be notified if references will be contacted.

Application Deadline

Review of materials will begin November 1, 2025 and will continue until a qualified candidate is hired.

Community Information

UMKC Conservatory has a long-standing role in Kansas City’s cultural landscape. More information is available at www.conservatory.umkc.edu. Kansas City offers an energetic urban environment with midwestern charm and a reasonable cost of living.

For more on Kansas City, visit https://www.visitkc.com/.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For more information, see https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity and Title IX at 816-235-6910.