Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet)

Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet)

Job ID: 304249

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
For more than 60
years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its
entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in
innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just
north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two
metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of
Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate
and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact
research and Division I athletics also draw students from
throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the
University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a
Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to
becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden
its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local,
regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career
opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity,
collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer
of choice. As part of the University
System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and
promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In
addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core
values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We
are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University
in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic
plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000
Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is
located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information
The Kennesaw State University Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music
is committed to fostering a culture of artistic excellence,
academic rigor, and engaging musical experiences. Our dynamic
faculty of performers and scholars emphasize pedagogy and
individual mentorship that prepare students to thrive as leaders in
an evolving musical landscape.

The Bailey School of Music offers a wide array of performance
opportunities, from solo recitals to ensemble work across all
majors, and we recognize the importance of performance as both an
academic discipline and a vital means of community engagement.

Our graduates emerge as accomplished performers, innovative
educators, and leaders in the global arts community. They carry
forward the legacy of academic distinction that defines the Bailey
School of Music by contributing to culturally impactful aspects of
society while shaping the future of music. By fostering artistry
and intellect, our faculty strive to create an environment where
every student can excel and make meaningful contributions to the
music field and beyond.

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a
full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of
Music in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music with a preferred
start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position
and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied clarinet lessons, clarinet studio classes, and

related courses (including chamber music, pedagogy, or
literature).

• Maintain an active professional profile through performance,

research/creative activity, and service to the discipline.

• Recruit and mentor a talented student body, preparing graduates

for successful careers in teaching, performance, and related
fields.

• Collaborate with colleagues in wind, orchestral, chamber, and

new music ensembles to support the vibrant performance culture of
the Bailey School of Music.

• Provide service to the Bailey School of Music, Robert S. Geer

Family College of the Arts, University, and profession through
committee participation, leadership, and community
engagement.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC
Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Music is required at

the time of hire.

• A minimum of three years teaching experience at the college

level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentorship at

the collegiate level.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, and

community partners in a collaborative environment.

• National recognition as a clarinet performer and pedagogue,

evidenced by major engagements, recordings, publications, or
professional honors.

• Experience in graduate-level instruction and supervision.
• Record of successful student recruitment and studio

development.

• Engagement with interdisciplinary or cross-genre

collaborations, including contemporary or experimental performance
practices.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official

International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3

references

• Links to videos of recent performances. (Upload as Additional

Documents)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full
consideration, please apply by January 1, 2026.

Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Sam
Skelton, at sskelton@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job
application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877)
251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

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University, please contact the search chair listed under the
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USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found
on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to
maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and
study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,
Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University
prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person
because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,
pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual
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under the provisions of this policy, students, employees,
applicants for employment or admission or other third parties
should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English
Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia
background check policy, all final candidates will be required to
consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates
may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial
screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.
Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which
confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately
disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include
professional references as part of their application process. Some
positions may require additional job based screenings such as motor
vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or
verification of academic credentials.
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