Lecturer of Trumpet

Job Title

Lecturer of Trumpet – Agency: Texas A&M University – Kingsville Department School of Music
Position Overview

Faculty members at Texas A&M University–Kingsville teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses across multiple sections and formats, maintaining high standards of instructional quality. They contribute to the university’s research mission and also engage in service through departmental participation, student support, and collaboration on curriculum and academic initiatives. Additionally, they fulfill institutional responsibilities such as compliance processes, meetings, and supporting the university’s broader mission of education and community engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trumpet lessons.
Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses in support of School of Music degree programs.
Possible teaching assignments include Advanced Brass Techniques, Chamber Music, High Brass Methods, Studies in Literature, Studies in Pedagogy, and other courses as assigned.
Coordinate and maintain applied studio operations, including student records, degree progress monitoring, jury administration, and assessment activities.
Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Maintain Student Success hours in accordance with university policies.
Research

Engage in professional activities appropriate to trumpet performance and pedagogy.
Maintain currency in trumpet literature, pedagogy, and performance practices.
Incorporate professional and disciplinary developments into instruction and curriculum.
Service

Coordinate activities of a large undergraduate and graduate trumpet studio.
Lead recruitment and retention efforts for undergraduate and graduate trumpet study.
Participate in faculty meetings, committees, auditions, juries, and assessment activities.
Assist with outreach, community engagement, and student recruitment initiatives of the School of Music.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to support student success and program growth.
Other Duties

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.
Other duties may be assigned.
Required Qualifications

Education – Applicants must have earned a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from an accredited university.
Experience – Demonstrated success teaching applied trumpet at the collegiate and/or secondary level.
Experience – Evidence of successful student mentoring and studio development.
Experience – Demonstrated commitment to student recruitment and retention.
Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Music, or equivalent terminal performance degree in trumpet.
Experience managing a large studio.
Demonstrated success recruiting and retaining students.
Experience teaching graduate-level applied and academic coursework.
Experience teaching brass pedagogy, brass techniques, chamber music, or related courses.
Experience teaching in online learning environments.
Experience working with students from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
Experience performing as a professional trumpet player.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of trumpet pedagogy and literature.
Ability to manage and organize a large, applied studio.
Excellent organizational and record‑keeping abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.
Ability to recruit, retain, and advise students.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration.
Ability to balance teaching, advising, recruiting, assessment, and service responsibilities.
Other Requirements

Position is security sensitive.
This position will require export‑control authorization prior to starting employment.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
This position may require travel for student recruitment, outreach, and professional activities.
This position may require work beyond normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
This position requires attendance at performances, auditions, juries, festivals, and other School of Music events.
Physical Requirements

Ability to demonstrate trumpet performance concepts in instructional settings.
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout classrooms, rehearsal spaces, performance venues, and offices.
Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and musical equipment with assistance as needed.
Ability to travel independently for recruitment, outreach, professional activities, and university business.
Compensation & Benefits

Commensurate with experience.
Medical: $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university.
Employee and Spouse; Employee and Children; Employee and Family coverage.
Dental & Vision.
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Day Care Spending Account.
On‑Campus Wellness Opportunities.
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources.
Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program, Book scholarships, Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position.
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month; 8 hours of sick leave per month; 8 hours of paid Birthday leave; 12‑15 paid holidays per year.
Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M‑Fort Worth and Texas A&M‑RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants – Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may search postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants – This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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