Job Description
Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Music and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for an Instructor of Clarinet position. The appointment begins with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month position that requires work to be performed in Hammond, Louisiana. Responsibilities Teach an applied clarinet studio, consisting of both music and non-music. majors, clarinet studio classes, and related courses (including pedagogy, single reed methods, and chamber music). Teach in a secondary area(s) of need. Recruit and mentor a talented study body, preparing graduates for successful careers in teaching, performance, and related fields. Collaborate with colleagues, in wind, orchestral, and chamber music ensembles to support a vibrant performance culture. Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession through committee participation, leadership, and community engagement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Music by hire date Clarinet performance experience Graduate study on clarinet Successful teaching experience Experience or potential as a college-level music instructor PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate or ABD in clarinet performance Record of successful student recruitment and studio development Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, and community partners REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter CV Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for at least 3 references Links to videos of recent performances Posting Close Date June 10, 2026 Please Note:
Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. How to Apply:
Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered. Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. Southeastern Louisiana University's core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves. Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO
employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.
