Assistant Professor of Percussion

Job Summary

The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks an accomplished teacher and performer of percussion. This is a tenure-track, full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment will commence on August 13, 2026.
Key Responsibilities

Teach applied percussion, weekly studio classes, percussion ensemble, coach chamber music, and related courses in the percussion area.
Participate in regional, national, and international recruitment.
Maintain an active creative career and serve on graduate committees.
Supervise graduate theses and projects, advise students, and undertake other College and University service activities as appropriate.
Oversee acquisition, maintenance, and management of all percussion equipment.
Engage in collaborative relationships across departments.
Assist in the final assignment of duties based on department needs and the candidate’s expertise.
Qualifications

Experience as a teacher at the collegiate level.
An established record of excellence as a national/international performer in drum set, orchestral percussion, timpani, keyboard percussion, chamber music, world music, and other professional level endeavors.
An earned master’s degree in Percussion Performance or equivalent professional experience.
Desired Qualifications

Proven success teaching and recruiting at the collegiate level.
Earned doctorate degree is preferred.
Experience in graduate advising and job placement.
Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas: orchestral performance, marching percussion, jazz and/or commercial music, percussion pedagogy, music technology, music entrepreneurship, and/or business.
Compensation

Annual salary range for Assistant Professor rank is $73,000 – $81,500. Onboarding assistance is available within department guidelines.
Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; an ECO Pass for local transit; and access to further perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Equal Opportunity Employer

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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