The Music Department at Utah State University invites applications for a Temporary Assistant Professor of Percussion to coordinate and teach in its percussion program. This is a 9-month, academic-year appointment beginning August 1, 2026, with the potential for renewal beyond the 2026–2027 academic year. We seek a dynamic and collaborative educator and performer who will contribute to the vibrant musical community at USU.  

This position may be appointed as Temporary Instructor or Temporary Assistant Professor depending on terminal degree and experience. 

For additional information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Max Matzen max.matzen@usu.edu. 

• Teaching weekly lessons to percussion students, supervising student recitals, and preparing and leading percussion juries 
• Coordinating the Caine Chamber Percussion Ensemble and USU’s large Percussion Ensemble 
• Teaching percussion methods courses for music education majors in both the fall and spring semesters 
• Performing with the faculty jazz ensemble as needed 
• Collaborating with colleagues to strengthen the percussion program and the broader music curriculum 

• Temporary Assistant Professor rank: PhD or Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance or a closely related field completed by time of appointment. 
• Temporary Instructor rank: a Master’s degree in Music or related field.  Candidates who are All But Dissertation (ABD) will be appointed at the Temporary Instructor rank, with advancement to Temporary Assistant Professor contingent upon completion of the doctoral degree. 
• Experience in both classical and jazz performance  
• Engaging and effective teaching style  
• Strong interpersonal skills 

Along with the online application, applicants should submit: 

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Three current letters of recommendation to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• At least three links (public or unlisted with access) to digital video recordings of recent and relevant performances 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

Music Department 

Administered by the College of Arts & Sciences and supported by the Caine School of the Arts (CSA), the Music Department has 30 full-time and 38 part-time faculty members serving approximately 250 music majors. Located in the Chase Fine Arts Center, departmental facilities include teaching and rehearsal spaces, faculty offices, the 1,700-seat newly remodeled Daines Concert Hall, and the award-winning 400-seat Russell/Wanlass

Performance Hall, dedicated in January 2006. 

The Department offers: 

• Bachelor of Music in Performance 
• Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy 
• Bachelor of Music Education 
• Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy 
• Bachelor of Arts in Music 
• Master of Music in Piano Performance & Pedagogy 
• Master of Music in Choral Conducting 
• Master of Music in Voice Performance 
• Master of Music in Guitar Performance 

The Department is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Additional information is available at music.usu.edu. 

Caine School of the Arts 

The Caine School of the Arts (CSA) seeks to make the arts more visible, innovative, and fully integrated into the intellectual life of Utah State University and the communities it serves. CSA is a collaborative community representing the collective strengths and voices of the arts and acts as a conduit for connecting people and programs. 

CSA offers: 

• A visiting artist program bringing important artists, designers, and scholars to campus 
• Award-winning faculty 
• World-class performance halls 
• Internships with prominent artists and designers 
• Several international study opportunities 

The School houses the Departments of Art + Design, Music, and Theatre Arts, and is closely affiliated with the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art on the USU campus. 

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

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*updated 12/2025

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