Company Description:
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region's rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children's museum and science center, the state's longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.
Web Links:
UTEP Home Page - www.utep.edu
UTEP Human Resources - www.utep.edu/hr
UTEP Department of Music - music.utep.edu
Job Description:
The College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Music at The University of Texas at El Paso invite applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Instruction in Applied Oboe. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction.
Job responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate applied oboe
- Teach additional music courses based upon secondary area(s) of expertise and needs of the Department of Music
- Serve as lead recruiter for the double reed studios
Requirements:
DMA in Oboe Performance preferred, MM in Oboe Performance with significant professional performing experience accepted. Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate applied oboe teaching. Strong interpersonal, and communication skills are essential. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to UTEP's inclusive excellence framework.
Additional Information:
Salary Information: Dependent upon experience
Appointment Date: Fall 2026
Hiring decisions are subject to final budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit the following materials through UTEP's online application system (PDF format encouraged):
- Letter of interest
- Please include information on secondary area(s) of expertise in teaching and/or research and creative activity
- Current curriculum vitae
- Complete contact information for three current professional references
- In a PDF document, please provide links to video/audio recordings representing performance in various styles.
