Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of TROMBONE / UMKC Conservatory / Music Division

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

CONSERVATORY

Music Division

As the designated performing arts campus for the University of Missouri System, the UMKC Conservatory is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars located in the heart of Kansas City's thriving arts corridor. Committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and equity, the Conservatory prepares students to become leading performers, educators, conductors, and scholar-artists. As part of an R-1 public research university, the Conservatory offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and global impact.

We seek colleagues who:

• help build the future of performance, education and research in the performing arts;
• demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process;
• believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward;
• engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population;
• adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.

The UMKC Conservatory invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Trombone at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2026. We are seeking a multifaceted artist, pedagogue, and scholar with documented achievements in teaching, and performing. The ideal candidate will maintain an activity profile that includes accomplishments across all these areas and will collaborate with colleagues to promote a vision that enriches the training and growth of trombone students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone.
• Teach coursework in areas of interest and specialty as needed, including literature, pedagogy, and chamber music.
• Teach coursework for the Conservatory at-large as needed and deemed appropriate.
• Maintain a professional profile that reflects the career of a distinguished teacher/performer.
• Contribute to the enhancement of all facets of the Performance Division, including chamber music and large ensembles.
• Maintain an active agenda of creative activity, including publications, presentations, and/or performances at the regional, national, and international levels.
• Engage in a variety of service activities including committees, outreach, and community partnerships.
• Engage in recruitment activities including a possible summer camp.
• Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory providing interdisciplinary experiences that train students in an integrated artist-scholar framework

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• DMA in Trombone (Equivalent professional experience or ABD considered).
• Professional experience as a performer at the national/international level.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at the University level.
• Demonstrated potential for ongoing research and scholarly productivity.
• Excellent musicianship and artistry applicable to classroom and performance settings.
• Active involvement in professional organizations, especially ITA, with long-term potential for leadership.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for success in higher education.
• Previous artistic leadership, collaboration, and community engagement through performance or educational initiatives.

Salary is commensurate with background which qualifies you for a tenure-track academic position and experience. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure and promotion.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts for full-time employees and their qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/click in Academic Positions, Job Opening ID 57373.

Application materials to be submitted on-line:

• Complete the online application form
• A one-page cover letter that describes your qualifications for the position as well as explains how your work in the past or in the future aligns with the conservatory vision statement - https://conservatory.umkc.edu/about-us/vision-mission-principles.html
• Curriculum vitae including educational background, previous academic appointments and artistic credentials
• Links to representative scholarly and/or artistic work
• Current contact information for 3 professional references

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 57373 and name of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts are required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

Review of application materials will begin November 1, 2025 and will continue until a qualified candidate is hired.

For more than a century, UMKC Conservatory has been a leader in creating Kansas City's cultural art riches and in extending UMKC's reach nationally and internationally. Focused upon creativity, performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts, UMKC Conservatory is, at heart, a community of warm and fiercely dedicated people. Visit www.conservatory.umkc.edu for more information about the Conservatory.

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Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of cultural arts, business activity, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!), trendy neighborhoods, and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to the internationally acclaimed Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, a rich history of cultural arts and music, a new international airport, national championship sports teams, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails all within a short drive for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone! https://www.visitkc.com/

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.