Position: Instructor of Clarinet--Full Time (temporary)

The School of Music at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for a one-year Instructor of Clarinet, beginning August 20, 2026.

Essential Functions: Responsibilities include teaching the clarinet studio and directing the clarinet choir. Supervise inventory and maintenance of the department’s clarinet equipment. Rehearse and perform as Principal Clarinet with the resident Bryan Symphony Orchestra and the Cumberland Quintet (faculty woodwind ensemble). Administer all aspects of the Tennessee Tech clarinet program, including the recruitment of students (especially clarinet majors). Other teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs. Build and maintain professional relationships with public school music teachers and be an active participant in the School of Music.

Minimum qualifications: Earned Doctorate in Music required. (ABD may be considered.) Evidence of excellence as a performer and teacher.

Preferred qualifications: Experience as a performer in solo, orchestral, and chamber or quintet settings. Experience as a teacher at the university level, in private instruction and/or in the public schools. Evidence of recruiting. Participation in regional, national, and international conferences.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, links to recent performances, contact information for three references, and copies of transcripts to Dr. Colin Hill at [email protected]. Written materials should demonstrate effective teaching experience in clarinet and other areas of specialty as appropriate to the candidate. Questions should be directed to Dr. Colin Hill at [email protected]. Screening of applications begins on August 5, 2026; open until filled. While this is an interim one-year position, the School of Music plans to conduct a search during the 2026-2027 academic year for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Clarinet.

Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, one-year interim position to begin August 2026. The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401(k), and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.