Lecturer - Clarinet
- Location
- Ames, IA
- Listed
- 19 days ago
About the role
Appointment Type: Faculty
About the role
The Department of Music and Theatre at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a dynamic and experienced temporary instructor in clarinet from 1/1/2027 through 5/15/2027 at the rank of lecturer. The successful candidate will teach applied clarinet lessons, teach the clarinet portion of the woodwind techniques class, teach a weekly studio class, and direct the clarinet choir.
Responsibilities
- Teach clarinet applied lessons
- Teach the clarinet portion of the music education woodwind techniques course
- Teach weekly studio class
- Direct the clarinet choir
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in music or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience teaching clarinet
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in music with an emphasis in clarinet performance or clarinet pedagogy
- Demonstrated experience teaching clarinet at the college/university level
- Demonstrated experience and achievement in clarinet performance
Department/Program & College Description
The Department of Music and Theatre
- prepares music and theatre students for professional life.
- creates high impact learning experiences for students across the university.
- serves as the cultural life force for the university, Iowa, and beyond.
- provides a welcoming community for all.
The Department of Music and Theatre is committed to a philosophy of education that draws its goals from the larger purposes of liberal arts education and from the guidelines of its accrediting agency, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). With strong undergraduate music and theatre programs, students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best.
- Department Unit/Website: music.iastate.edu
- Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2027
- Proposed End Date or Length of Term: May 15, 2027
- Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period
- Time Type: Part time
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
- Links to two performance samples (can be within the cover letter)
- Contact Information for Three References
For guaranteed consideration, please submit your application by November 20, 2026.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or Toll Free:.
Why Choose Isu?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: October 20, 2026
Job Requisition Number: R20112
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel., email.
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