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Job Summary

The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks anaccomplished teacher and performer of horn. This full-timetenure-track/tenured faculty appointment at the rank ofAssistant/Associate Professor will commence on August 12,2027.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Music, founded in 1920, is recognized as one of thetop comprehensive music schools in the country. The College ofMusic offers seven-degree programs in over 28 fields of study, atthe bachelor's level through the doctorate. Our dedicated andencouraging community of 550 degree-seeking students, 80 full-timefaculty, 20 part-time faculty, and 40 professional, technical andadministrative staff produces over 350 performances and numerousguest lectures, masterclasses, and outreach events each year!

Comprising 40 graduate and 60 undergraduate brass and percussionmajors, students in the department pursue the following musicdegrees: BA, BM in Performance, BME, MM in Performance and inPerformance/Pedagogy, DMA in Performance and Pedagogy, and ArtistDiplomas. The College of Music offers comprehensive degree programsin Composition, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music Education,Musicology, Performance, and Theory. CU Boulder is in one of themost picturesque and desirable geographic locations in the country,within easy driving distance of a major metropolitan area and theRocky Mountains.

The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music reflects thegenuine respect among faculty and staff and the unified goal ofproviding a nurturing and encouraging environment for thestudents.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Teach applied horn, weekly studio class, coach chamber music, and related courses in the brass area (Brass Literature, BrassPedagogy); participate in regional, national, and internationalrecruitment; maintain an active creative career; serve on graduatecommittees and supervise graduate theses and projects; advisestudents; and undertake other College and University serviceactivities as appropriate. The final assignment of duties will bebased on the needs of the department and the expertise of thecandidate.

We are especially interested in candidates who will help cultivatea collaborative atmosphere in the College of Music; and who cancontribute through their teaching and service, to the excellence ofthe academic community; and who will work to build relationshipswith other departments within the College and the University.

What You Should Know

• This position will be appointed at the rank of Assistant orAssociate Professor (tenure-track).
• The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination, before making hiring decisions.All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

What We Can Offer

• Assistant Professor: $75,000 - $83,000.
• Associate Professor: $83,500 - $97,000.
• Onboarding assistance is available within departmentalguidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs throughthe CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Experience as a teacher at the collegiate level.
• An established record of excellence as a performingartist.
• An earned master’s degree in Horn Performance or equivalentprofessional experience.

What We Would Like You to Have

• We seek individuals with proven success teaching and recruitingat the collegiate level.
• An earned doctorate degree is preferred.
• Experience in graduate advising and job placement.
• Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas:Orchestral Performance, Chamber Music, Music Technology, MusicEntrepreneurship and/or Business.

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If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Applications received by September 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will be posted until filled.

For questions, please contact: Professor Ryan Gardner, Chair, Horn Search Committee, Ryan.Gardner-1@colorado.edu.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name:

Professor Ryan Gardner, Chair, HornSearch Committee

Posting Contact Email:

Ryan.Gardner-1@colorado.edu