The University of South Alabama Department of Music invites applications for a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track Assistant Professorof Music in Flute, starting August 15, 2026.
Qualifications: Earned terminal degree required in flute performance orequivalent field. ABDs near the completion of their degree program will be considered, but an earned D.M.A. or D.M. in either fluteperformance, or an equivalent field is required at the time of the appointment. Candidates should have artist-level performing skills onflute and demonstrate the ability to successfully teach the instrument. Candidates should show potential to successfully teach and recruitapplied flute students at the collegiate level and have significant performance experience at the regional and national levels. Candidatesshould be actively involved in flute-related organizations and maintain an active schedule of performances and scholarly activities.
Responsibilities: Teach applied flute, including studio classes. Direct the flute ensemble. Coach woodwind ensembles. Teach theflute portion of woodwind methods. Recruit and build the university’s flute studio. Additional teaching in other areas will depend on thestrengths of the candidate – music business, music theory, music technology, music education, or music history. Perform with the facultyWoodwind Ensemble. Contribute to the scholarly advancement of the field through research and/or creative activities. Serve on departmental,college, and university committees.
The Institution: Located in a metropolitan area of over 600,000 residents on the scenicGulf of Mexico, the University of South Alabama is a comprehensive, global university that offers diverse and nationally recognized programsin a variety of fields. With an enrollment of over 14,000 students, USA is one of the fastest growing universities in Alabama with an annualoverall economic impact of $3 billion. The Department of Music is a unit of the College of Arts and Sciences and has become one of the mostrespected collegiate music programs in the region. With excellent facilities, the Department of Music is able to serve many students bycontinually expanding its programs and offerings.
To Apply: Please send, by email, a letter of application, curriculum vitae,unofficial transcripts from universities attended, a document with links to 3-5 selections from recent solo or chamber music performances,and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent from the recommenders to Dr. Robert D. Abend, Chair, Assistant Professor of Music(Flute) Search Committee (robertabend@southalabama.edu). Applicants invited for a campus interview will arrange to haveall official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the registrars of all colleges and universities attended to the SearchCommittee Chair. Please do not send other materials unless requested to do so.
All materials should be sent by electronic format(.pdf) to:
Dr. Robert D. Abend
Chair, Assistant Professor of Music (Flute) Search Committee
University of SouthAlabama
Laidlaw Performing Arts Center #1077
5751 USA Drive South
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
robertabend@southalabama.edu
Review of applications will begin February 27,2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
The USA Department of Music, fully accredited by the National Associationof Schools of Music, offers Bachelor of Music degrees n Performance, Music Education, and Elective Studies in Business and Outside Fields.Graduate degrees offered include Master of Music degrees in Music Education (Instrumental or Vocal), Collaborative Piano, and Performance(Instrumental or Vocal). The Laidlaw Performing Arts Center features impressive studios and classrooms, a superb recital hall, andstate-of-the-art music technology labs.
