Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion AF7797

Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion AF7797 494278 Stillwater

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(STW) Faculty Master's degree

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Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Nataša Kaurin-Karača, natasa.karaca@okstate.edu Work Schedule TBD Appointment Length 9 months or less Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by May 15, 2026, to ensure full consideration. Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, reference list with a minimum of three references, and a word document providing links to recent video recordings of performances and a teaching video of 30 minutes with an advanced high school or collegiate level percussion student. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. About this Position The Greenwood School of Music at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion with a start date of August 2026.

Responsibilities:

The Greenwood School of Music seeks a qualified percussionist to teach undergraduate and graduate music majors and non-majors, with instruction spanning classical, jazz, and contemporary styles, coach and direct percussion ensembles and jazz combos, lead weekly studio class, and collaborate with faculty to support student success and ensemble excellence. The successful candidate is expected to engage in service to the unit and their profession, be productive as an artist/scholar, and to promote a welcoming learning environment. About the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music The Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music has a current faculty of over 40 full-time faculty, combined with a full-time professional staff of 9. There are approximately 300 students enrolled in degree programs that include the BA, BM, BS, and MM, with programs in music education, performance, jazz, music and music industry. Oklahoma State University, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, is housed in the beautiful new facility of the McKnight Performing Arts Center and the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music, and an all-Steinway institution. For additional information, please see our website at https://cas.okstate.edu/music/. About Oklahoma State University With a 130-year history, Oklahoma State University is one of the nation's most comprehensive land-grant university systems. The OSU System has over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, and campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee. Exceptional strengths in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as institutional strengths in engineering, agriculture, and business are distinguishing features of the University. Stillwater is a growing community consistently winning awards for best places to live, most recently in Money Magazine. It is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The addition of commercial air travel, wide availability of gigabit internet, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts enhance Stillwater's vibrant culture. The cost of housing is roughly 80% of the national average. To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, reference list with a minimum of three references, and a word document providing links to recent video recordings of performances and a teaching video of 30 minutes with an advanced high school or collegiate level oboe student. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. For full consideration, please submit application materials by May 15, 2026. Required Qualifications Master's degree in percussion or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Evidence of successful applied teaching experience at the university level. Skills, Proficiencies, and/or

Knowledge:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D./Ed.

D. Earned doctorate or equivalent professional experience. Strong performance background in both classical and jazz idioms. All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.