Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements

The School of Performing Arts at The University of Akron invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice – Artist/Teacher of Percussion beginning in August 2026. Responsibilities will include teaching and service to the school, college, and university, commensurate with the expectations of full-time faculty in the School of Performing Arts. We seek scholars that will lead collaborations among faculty, students and community partners that address questions of well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching applied undergraduate and graduate percussion students.
• Coaching chamber ensembles (percussion ensemble, world percussion ensembles, and Steel Drum Band).
• Coordinating and teaching the weekly percussion studio class.
• Assisting with the instruction and coordination of the UA Marching Band drumline.
• Serving on graduate MM committees; participating in faculty meetings and committees; and engaging in other service appropriate to a full-time faculty member.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and background in accordance with the needs of the School of Performing Arts.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Music degree (Percussion or closely related field).
• Teaching experience in higher or secondary education, or commensurate professional experience.
• Artistic activity as a percussionist and/or pedagogue.

Preferred Qualifications

• DMA or equivalent professional experience.
• Creative/scholarly activity at the regional, national, and/or international level.
• Evidence of recruiting and retention of undergraduate and graduate percussion students.

The UA School of Performing Arts is part of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences and has a long history of excellence in performance and teaching. The School offers curricula in arts administration, dance, and music at the bachelor’s and master’s levels and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Dance. More information is available at www.uakron.edu/music.

Additional Position Information:

Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.uakron.edu/hr/jobs.dot. Please include the following materials in PDF format:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• List of 3–5 references
• Two to three contrasting video recordings of recent performances (unlisted YouTube videos preferred)

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

The application deadline is April 19th, 2026.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

American Association of University Professors

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Iron Bones

Email:

ibones@uakron.edu

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The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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