Assistant Professor of Percussion, Tenure-Track, College-Conservatory of Music

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
(CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the
performing and media arts, seeks a dynamic and innovative teacher
and performing artist for a full-time tenure-track appointment at
the rank of Assistant Professor, intended to begin August 15, 2027.
Salary will be commensurate with credentials. Initial appointment
is three (3) years, after which the faculty member is eligible for
reappointment.

About College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Percussion

Department

CCM’s Percussion Department is a highly-collaborative,
multi-dimensional area of the Performance Studies Division,
offering BM, MM, Artist Diploma, and DMA degrees. Performance is
the central focus of the program, with students having experience
as soloists, as well as in large ensembles and chamber music, all
set against Greater Cincinnati's rich cultural scene. Percussion
alumni hold prominent positions in orchestras, military bands, and
in preeminent educational institutions around the world.

CCM values excellence in teaching, innovation in
curriculum, and the ability to connect with a diverse group of
students seeking to explore a range of opportunities and careers in
a rapidly changing marketplace. CCM faculty are committed to
recruiting, mentorship, career preparation, and student support.
CCM encourages an inquisitive, collaborative spirit and expertise
in a broad and diverse range of repertoire. The department is
seeking to enhance its current offerings with candidates who have
research or performance interests in a related field reflective of
the future job market. This could include but is not limited to
areas such as community engagement, music entrepreneurship, music
leadership, music technology, pedagogy, chamber music, or diverse
repertoire.

Essential Functions

• Serve as percussion teacher-in-residence with fluency in

a range of musical styles including, but not limited to,
orchestral, contemporary, chamber, non-Western, drum set and other
music

• Teach undergraduate and graduate percussion

lessons

• Teach studio related classes, such as a weekly Studio

Class, Percussion Literature, Percussion Ensemble, or Steel
Band

• Recruit and retain students of exceptional

promise

• Advise doctoral students on capstone projects, theses,

and lecture recitals

• Maintain regional, national, and international visibility

through solo, chamber, and/or orchestral and large ensemble
performances, teaching, creative output, and/or
research

• Serve the college and university community through

activities, such as committee membership, academic advising, and
mentorship of students

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the
successful candidate must have either:

1. A Master’s Degree in Music or related field in addition
to a total of two (2) years of experience in percussion. Such
experience must encompass two (2) years of professional performance
experience as well as two (2) academic years of professional
teaching experience, which can, but need not, be contemporaneous to
the professional performance experience.

OR

2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Music or related field in
addition to a total of seven (7) years of experience. Such
experience must encompass five (5) years of progressive
post-baccalaureate work experience in percussion (such as
instructing clinics/masterclasses/workshops, coaching, publishing
scholarly or pedagogical works, recording projects, or touring), as
well as two years of professional performance experience and two
(2) academic years of professional teaching experience, which can,
but need not, be contemporaneous to the professional performance
experience.

In addition, candidates must have evidence of a national
or international performance profile. This may be demonstrated
through items including but not limited to competition wins/awards,
commercial recordings, and high-profile performances.

Ideal Requirements

• A Doctoral Degree in Music or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of teaching experience at the

collegiate level

• A track record of innovative pedagogy and training for

21st century musicians

• A proven record of recruiting highly talented students at

the undergraduate and graduate level

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or

environmental demands.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin on December 2,
2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit their materials electronically by
accessing the University of Cincinnati’s recruitment site
https://jobs.uc.edu and searching for position
104588. Applicants should be prepared to submit
the following:

• Letter of application
• Current CV
• Summary page with indicators of teaching experience,

their students’ accomplishments (such as competition performance
and employment) and/or professional experience

• Contact information for three (3) professional

references

• A PDF document with links to videos of current

performances (CDs or other forms of non-electronic media are not
accepted)

Candidates who advance in the search process may be asked
for supplemental materials in the future.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Salary Information: $68,000 - $75,000, dependent on the
candidate's experience.

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

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