About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.
Job Description
The Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a faculty position in studio applied oboe. This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2026.
Responsibilities:
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Teach applied oboe lessons and studio classes to undergraduate and graduate music majors and minors. Additional teaching responsibilities may include overseeing beginning oboe techniques class for music education majors and chamber music coaching. Assignment will depend on the candidate’s areas of expertise and the needs of the department.
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Maintain national and regional visibility as a performer/pedagogue. Participate in and organize on-campus faculty performances.
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Advise undergraduate and graduate students, participate in auditions, serve on committees, and perform other university and professional service as appropriate.
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Candidate must be willing and available to address responsibilities during the regular work week and on weekends, as needed. Recruiting activities may include visiting secondary schools, offering workshops, participating in summer programs, and adjudicating.
Requirements
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Master’s degree in oboe performance preferred; a Master’s Degree (required) in a related field will be considered.
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Potential for, or an already established, national reputation as an oboist.
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Evidence of excellence in teaching as well as a high potential for recruiting at the university level.
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Ability to work effectively within the department.
Additional Information
Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is a 9-month academic year appointment at 100%FTE with full benefits.
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https://www.umass.edu/faculty-development/prospective-faculty
Position is dependent on available funding.
Salary Information
The University of Massachusetts Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $79,350 and $102,086 for this position. Please note:
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The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.
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The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median of salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience.
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The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required or relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
Application Instructions
At UMass Amherst and in the Department of Music & Dance in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued.
To apply for this position, please submit 1) a cover letter (details below); 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a document containing links to high quality audio and/or video recordings of performances totaling 20-30 minutes from within the past 5 years (please include dates of performances); and 4) full contact information including email address for three references willing to provide references in the future.
Address your cover letter to the oboe search committee discussing your interest in the position, artistic aims, ability to contribute meaningfully to the present and future activities of the Department of Music and Dance, and how your work as artist, teacher, academic citizen and public servant would further the university’s values and goals as outlined in the university’s strategic plan. You can find these values and goals in our strategic plan here: https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan.
Additional supporting materials, including three letters of recommendation, may be requested from finalists. Application materials will not be returned.
Review of applications will begin December 8, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after December 8, 2025 may not be reviewed.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.