Assistant Professor of Oboe - University of Southern Mississippi

Assistant Professor of Oboe


The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Oboe.




Position Details


Location Hattiesburg



118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States


Division School of Music


Position Type Faculty


Employment Status Full Time


Grant Funded No


Pay Grade

Generic Grade



Posting Close Date 12/01/24





Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit the following as separate PDF attachments: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and links to performance video recordings showcasing at least 30 minutes of varied repertoire. Please note that teaching videos may be requested upon request. For full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by December 1, 2024.


Job Summary

The School of Music at the University of Southern Mississippi seeks to hire an oboist for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated hire date will be on or around August 13, 2025.

The University of Southern Mississippi is proud to be the most diverse university in the state, with a student body that reflects our larger community. The institution is committed to the principles of shared communal engagement among people who represent a range of backgrounds, identities, beliefs, experiences, and goals. As such, the successful candidate will support the School of Music’s mission to cultivate a community that promotes and supports inclusivity, diversity, equity, and access through educational strategies and advocacy.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities



+ Teaching expectations – Teach applied oboe and other courses within the candidate's area(s) of interest and experience in order to meet the equivalent of a 3x3 teaching load.


+ Expectations for Creative Activities – Maintain an active performance schedule both on and off campus. Other creative activities might include producing a professional recording, commissioning or premiering new works, or presenting at professional conferences, among others.


+ Service expectations – Recruit undergraduate and graduate oboe students and engage in service activities within the School of Music, as well as across the university. Faculty are also encouraged to serve or otherwise participate in their professional organizations.







Minimum Qualifications

DMA in Oboe (or equivalent terminal degree) by time of appointment




Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



+ A strong commitment to teaching and the recruitment of outstanding students


+ Proven artistry and significant experience as a performer


+ Evidence of successful teaching experience




Preferred Qualifications



+ A history of successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels


+ Experience mentoring or advising graduate student performance and research


+ Experience teaching courses in a general education curriculum





About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.


Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.


We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.


As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.