Assistant Professor, Classical & Jazz Trumpet
Job Identification:42053
Job Category:Faculty
Posting Date:11/07/2025, 09:38 AM
Apply Before:01/12/2026, 09:38 AM
Degree Level:Doctorate Degree
Locations:4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Essential Personnel:No
Job Description
The School of Music at the University of South Florida is searching for an innovative, creative and collaborative trumpet teacher to teach both classical and jazz trumpet students. This is a pivotal position for the School of Music as we continue to reimagine what it is to be a music school in the 21st Century that regularly embraces collaborative events across the Arts. This is a 9-month, full-time, tenure track position. The successful candidate, in line with the performance expectations of an R1/AAU institution, will contribute to the research, teaching and service missions of the University of South Florida. Anticipated start date is August 2026 or earlier depending on the availability of the successful candidate and the needs of the school.
As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of Design, Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow’s leaders in architecture, design, art, art history, dance, music, and theatre. The college is home to the university’s arts district, Contemporary Art Museum, Graphicstudio and the Florida Center for Community Design. The college embraces opportunities to embed new and existing arts programming in the rapidly growing regional communities and serves as an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through its research, advocacy, and engagement.
Duties: The Assistant Professor of classical and jazz trumpet will maintain a high-profile career as a trumpet performer in accordance with research/creative activity expectations for tenure at USF. They will mentor students for diverse musical careers. They will design, build, promote, and recruit for a high quality and innovative studio for undergraduate and graduate students, and also teach varied ensembles/combos/chamber groups and related classes. They will actively collaborate across the local/regional/national/international community, and engage in the School of Music, College of Design, Art and Performance, and the University of South Florida as they contribute to committees, meetings, auditions, and recruitment activities.
Application: Interested and qualified candidates must search for Job Opening ID# 42053 and complete the University’s online application at https://fa-ewkd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/USF/job/42053/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share
IMPORTANT - The following items must be uploaded in one attachment;
1) A cover letter addressing how your strengths correspond with minimum and preferred qualifications, and duties,
2) A curriculum vitae or resume,
3) A personal statement (no more than 2000 words) describing your vision for a trumpet studio that would help mentor students for varied musical careers.
4) Links to no more than 30 minutes of video from your previous performances, including examples of classical and jazz. Additionally, please have three confidential recommendations (letters of reference, videos, etc.) submitted by individuals who can talk about your qualifications, to musicsearch@usf.edu, using subject line “Assistant Professor, Classical and Jazz Trumpet.”
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must hold a terminal degree in music (PhD, DMA, etc.), or equivalent professional experience in the field. The candidate must document prior experience as an outstanding trumpet performer in both classical and jazz genres, as well as previous teaching experience at the University level that involved both classical and jazz genres, and the candidate must present evidence of on-going engagement in professional activities that demonstrated creative performance.
Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate can also document programing that innovates and redefines trumpet performance, and experience recruiting high quality undergraduate and graduate trumpet students.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
