Employment Opportunities

Assistant/Associate Professor of French Horn

Beginning Fall 2026

The College of Music at Michigan State University looks forward to welcoming a dynamic teacher-scholar to its faculty and, to that end, invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of French Horn position to begin on August 16, 2026.

With 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through doctorate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate majors
• Coach chamber music
• Perform as a soloist/orchestral/collaborative artist while maintaining and developing a national and international profile
• Maintain visibility as an artist/performer and teacher at the state, national, and international levels
• Effectively recruit, retain, and mentor a strong class of undergraduate, MM and DMA students
• Provide effective service to the profession as well as to the College and University
• Demonstrate a commitment to support College of Music and University Culture, Climate, and Community through teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree
• Significant orchestral, chamber, and solo experience at the professional level
• Evidence of successful recruiting and studio teaching at the university level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• DMA and/or commensurate performance experience at the professional level
• Ability to effectively work with colleagues across disciplines
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and engaging with students representing varied experiences and perspectives
• Evidence of a national and/or international reputation

APPOINTMENT:

• Rank assistant/associate professor
• Academic year appointment will be in the tenure system
• Position is available August 16, 2026

APPLICATION:

To apply, please visit the MSU job postings website (https://careers.msu.edu) and select #1083571 in the faculty/academic staff section. Please include the following:

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae
• links to 20-30 minutes of audio/video recent recording(s), which can include both live performance or studio, but must include some live performance (video). We are looking for a musician with a multifaceted performance skill set, so consider including examples of solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance
• the names and contact information for three references that can attest to the qualifications listed above

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS BEGINS ON: October 13, 2025

Applications will be reviewed continuously and will be accepted until the position is filled.

College Statement:

With 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through the doctorate. More than 2,000 non-music majors participate in our classes and ensembles each year. Visit our About section on this website for more information.

MSU Statement:

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.