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How much do clarinet professor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for clarinet professor in the United States is $80,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clarinet professor?

A Clarinet Professor is a professional musician and educator who teaches clarinet performance, technique, and musical interpretation at a college, university, or conservatory. They provide private lessons, coach ensembles, and guide students in developing their artistic and technical skills. Additionally, they may conduct research, perform in concerts, and contribute to the academic community through publications and presentations. Many also mentor students in career development and audition preparation. Their goal is to help students become proficient clarinetists and successful musicians.

What are the typical teaching and performance responsibilities for a clarinet professor throughout the academic year?

A Clarinet Professor typically balances individual and group instruction, leading applied lessons, coaching ensembles, and teaching courses in clarinet literature and pedagogy. Faculty members often organize and perform in recitals or concerts, both as soloists and in collaboration with other musicians. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring students in audition preparation, advising academic progress, and participating in departmental activities and committees. This dynamic role requires a mix of classroom engagement and performance, contributing to a vibrant artistic and academic community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the clarinet professor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clarinet Professor, you should have advanced proficiency in clarinet performance, a graduate degree in music (often a DMA or equivalent), and substantial teaching experience. Familiarity with music notation software, digital audio workstations, and institutional learning management systems is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to inspire and mentor students are crucial soft skills. These competencies enable Clarinet Professors to effectively impart technical and musical knowledge, foster student growth, and uphold high educational standards within academic institutions.

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Clarinet); Tenured or Tenure-track position (Facul

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN • On-site

$90 - $120/hr

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Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Clarinet); Tenured or Tenure-track position (Faculty)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A complete application consists of a letter of application and curriculum vitae, along with contact information for three professional references. You will be asked to provide the name, title, e-mail address, and other information for each of your reference providers. For candidates who advance in this search, an email message with instructions about uploading letters of reference will be sent automatically to each of your provided references. Candidates who advance in this search will also be asked to provide audio/video recordings. Please do not send audio/video files or other materials until requested to do so. If you need help completing your application, contact Rachel Patrick, (812) 855-5541, rnpatric@iu.edu.

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case‑by‑case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Deadline: Applications received by September 26, 2026 will be assured full consideration; however the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Title

Title Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Clarinet); Tenured or Tenure-track position (Faculty)

Location

Location Bloomington

Position Summary

The Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a position in the Woodwind Department in Clarinet. The ideal candidate will have recognition both nationally and internationally as a performer and as a pedagogue in a wide variety of settings. Primary responsibilities include building and maintaining a studio of undergraduate- and graduate-level clarinet students, teaching studio classes, and coaching chamber ensembles. Additional duties could include teaching orchestra literature classes, pedagogy classes, and other related courses. The successful candidate is expected to participate in departmental meetings, recruitment activities and auditions, doctoral committees, and recital hearing committees, along with other department activities, such as faculty recitals, outreach activities, master classes, service on Jacobs School of Music committees, and other similar activities.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have an established or growing reputation with broad professional experience and have the ability to work successfully with gifted and advanced university-level students. Master’s degree in music or related field is required and a doctorate is preferred. Commensurate professional experience will also be considered.

Department Contact for Questions

Rachel Patrick, Office of the Executive Associate Dean: (812) 855-5541
rnpatric@iu.edu

Salary and Rank

Salary and Rank Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions

A complete application consists of a letter of application and curriculum vitae, along with contact information for three professional references. You will be asked to provide the name, title, e-mail address, and other information for each of your reference providers. For candidates who advance in this search, an email message with instructions about uploading letters of reference will be sent automatically to each of your provided references. Candidates who advance in this search will also be asked to provide audio/video recordings. Please do not send audio/video files or other materials until requested to do so. If you need help completing your application, contact Rachel Patrick, (812) 855-5541, rnpatric@iu.edu.

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case‑by‑case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Deadline: Applications received by September 26, 2026 will be assured full consideration; however the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 09/26/2026

Expected Start Date

Expected Start Date 08/01/2027

Supplemental Questions

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