Part-time Instructor - Tuba Euphonium (Pool)

Position Summary

Austin Peay State University invites applications for an adjunct professor of applied tuba and euphonium position. This is a part-time, 9-month teaching position commencing in August 2026.

The Department of Music at Austin Peay State University, an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, enjoys a vital presence on campus, in the Clarksville community, and in the region. The Department boasts a nationally recognized and acoustically superior concert hall, along with outstanding performance, practice, rehearsal, and studio spaces. The Department of Music is an integral member of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA https://apsu.edu/ceca/). A long-established state-funded initiative, CECA is designed to enhance the cultural environment of the university, community, and region through a diverse range of imaginative arts experiences.

The following degrees are offered: Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Performance, Music Education, Composition, and Music Therapy; Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Music; Master of Music with concentrations in Music Education, Performance, Collaborative Piano, Instrumental Conducting, and Choral Conducting. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will:

• Teach private tuba/euphonium lessons in all music degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Teach other courses (Brass Methods, Music Theory, Introduction to Music, etc.) as appropriate depending on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise.

• Participate in the assessment of juries, junior level hearings, and recital hearings.

• Maintain an active and ongoing recruiting agenda for the department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organization

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work independently

• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a collegial environment. 

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

- Master’s degree with appropriate performing and teaching experience.

- Prior studio teaching experience. 

- A commitment to developing strong relationships with area schools and studio teachers.  

- Demonstrated aptitude for classroom teaching and personal concern for students and their achievement. 
 

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in an appropriate music field. 
 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Each applicant must include a cover letter, CV, links to videos of recent performances, a list of three professional references, and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

• You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.

• Review of materials will begin on June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. 

• A background check will be required of the successful applicant.

• Please refer all questions to [email protected] 

Application Documents:

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

1. CV

1. Links to Recent Performances

1. Unofficial Transcripts

1. List of three professional references 

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at [email protected] | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at [email protected] | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.