Department Contact: Dr. Fred Bugbee, frbugbee@nmsu.edu, (575) 646- 2901

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Music at New Mexico State University seeks a College Track Assistant Professor of Tuba/Euphonium.

Position Details

Position Title: College Assistant Professor

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 331400-MUSIC

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Music at New Mexico State University is seeking an active and highly motivated individual with a strong student-centered dedication to teaching to serve as an Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall semester of 2027. All applications must be submitted electronically. To apply, please submit a letter of interest outlining your qualifications for the position, a curriculum vita, at least three references with full contact information, and a web link to a YouTube channel containing recent performance recordings on Trombone.

Assist in the teaching and administration of a comprehensive band program, teach undergraduate and graduate tuba and euphonium students, and other duties within the NMSU Music Department based upon the candidates' background.

Research - Appropriate research activities such as conference attendance/performance, publications etc...

Service - Assume leadership role in the recruitment of Tuba/Euphonium students through building and maintaining productive relationships with public school band programs, recruitment trips; participate in departmental and university committees and other university activities as assigned.

Outreach - Build and maintain productive relationships with local band programs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency:
A master’s degree in music is required. Candidates must also possess advanced tuba or euphonium performance skills alongside a proven track record of successfully conducting bands. Previous college teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A master’s degree in music is required. Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellence in both performance on tuba/euphonium and the appropriate pedagogical knowledge of the instrument. Desired candidates will have experience with all aspects of a band program. Public school or collegiate teaching experience is preferred.

Submit application materials, comprising a cover letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of educational philosophy, and three references with full contact information. If requested, further materials, such as videos of performances and applied lessons will be required.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.