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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 1 week ago

Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of TROMBONE / UMKC Conservatory / Music Division

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory is a vibrant community committed to excellence in the performing arts. They are seeking a multifaceted artist, pedagogue, and scholar for a tenure-track position in Trombone, responsible for teaching, maintaining a professional profile, and engaging in creative activities.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone

Teach coursework in areas of interest and specialty as needed, including literature, pedagogy, and chamber music

Teach coursework for the Conservatory at-large as needed and deemed appropriate

Maintain a professional profile that reflects the career of a distinguished teacher/performer

Contribute to the enhancement of all facets of the Performance Division, including chamber music and large ensembles

Maintain an active agenda of creative activity, including publications, presentations, and/or performances at the regional, national, and international levels

Engage in a variety of service activities including committees, outreach, and community partnerships

Engage in recruitment activities including a possible summer camp

Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory providing interdisciplinary experiences that train students in an integrated artist-scholar framework

Qualification

DMA in TromboneProfessional performance experienceSuccessful teaching experienceOngoing research potentialMusicianshipActive professional involvementArtistic leadershipCommunity engagementOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

DMA in Trombone (Equivalent professional experience or ABD considered)

Professional experience as a performer at the national/international level

Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at the University level

Demonstrated potential for ongoing research and scholarly productivity

Excellent musicianship and artistry applicable to classroom and performance settings

Active involvement in professional organizations, especially ITA, with long-term potential for leadership

Organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for success in higher education

Previous artistic leadership, collaboration, and community engagement through performance or educational initiatives

Benefits

Generous leave

Health plans

Tuition discounts for full-time employees and their qualifying dependents

Retirement contributions

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M