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Assistant/Associate Professor of Horn

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

University Of Colorado Boulder rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

149th of 627 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Requisition Number:

74151

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Date Posted:

13-Aug-2026
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Job Summary
The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks an accomplished teacher and performer of horn. This full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor will commence on August 12, 2027.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The College of Music, founded in 1920, is recognized as one of the top comprehensive music schools in the country. The College of Music offers seven-degree programs in over 28 fields of study, at the bachelor's level through the doctorate. Our dedicated and encouraging community of 550 degree-seeking students, 80 full-time faculty, 20 part-time faculty, and 40 professional, technical and administrative staff produces over 350 performances and numerous guest lectures, masterclasses, and outreach events each year!

Comprising 40 graduate and 60 undergraduate brass and percussion majors, students in the department pursue the following music degrees: BA, BM in Performance, BME, MM in Performance and in Performance/Pedagogy, DMA in Performance and Pedagogy, and Artist Diplomas. The College of Music offers comprehensive degree programs in Composition, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Musicology, Performance, and Theory. CU Boulder is in one of the most picturesque and desirable geographic locations in the country, within easy driving distance of a major metropolitan area and the Rocky Mountains.

The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music reflects the genuine respect among faculty and staff and the unified goal of providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the students.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Teach applied horn, weekly studio class, coach chamber music, and related courses in the brass area (Brass Literature, Brass Pedagogy); participate in regional, national, and international recruitment; maintain an active creative career; serve on graduate committees and supervise graduate theses and projects; advise students; and undertake other College and University service activities as appropriate. The final assignment of duties will be based on the needs of the department and the expertise of the candidate. 

We are especially interested in candidates who will help cultivate a collaborative atmosphere in the College of Music; and who can contribute through their teaching and service, to the excellence of the academic community; and who will work to build relationships with other departments within the College and the University.
What You Should Know
  • This position will be appointed at the rank of Assistant or Associate 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 departmental guidelines.
Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the 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 performing artist.
  • An earned master's degree in Horn Performance or equivalent professional experience.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • We seek individuals with proven success teaching and recruiting at 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, Music Entrepreneurship and/or Business. 
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Curriculum Vitae.
  2. Cover Letter.
  3. Performance Recordings: Please upload one (1) PDF containing three (3) online links to representative performance recordings with at least two being live recordings.
  4. Applied Teaching Samples: Please upload one (1) PDF containing two (2) online links to representative applied teaching samples.
  5. During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation later. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

All files must be converted to PDF format.

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.

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