Faculty Vacancies

Position: The University of South Alabama Department of Music invites applications for a full- time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Clarinet, starting August 15, 2026.

Qualifications: Earned terminal degree required in clarinet performance or equivalent field. ABDs near the completion of their degree program will be considered, but an earned DMA, PhD, or DM degree is required at the time of the appointment. Candidates should have artist-level performing skills on clarinet and demonstrate the ability to successfully teach the instrument. Candidates should show potential to successfully teach and recruit applied clarinet students at the collegiate level and have significant performance experience at the regional and national levels. Candidates should be actively involved in clarinet-related organizations and maintain an active schedule of performances and scholarly activities.

Responsibilities: Teach clarinet, including studio classes. Direct the clarinet ensemble. Coach woodwind ensembles. Teach the clarinet portion of woodwind methods. Recruit and build the university’s clarinet program. Additional teaching in other areas will depend on the strengths of the candidate; possibilities include courses in music business, music theory, music technology, music education, or music history. Perform with the faculty Woodwind Ensemble. Contribute to the scholarly advancement of the field through research and/or creative activities. Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

The Institution: Located in a metropolitan area of over 600,000 residents on the scenic Gulf of Mexico, the University of South Alabama is a comprehensive, global university that offers diverse and nationally recognized programs in a variety of fields. With an enrollment of over 14,000 students, USA is one of the fastest growing universities in Alabama with an annual overall economic impact of $3 billion. The Department of Music is a department of the College of Arts and Sciences and has become one of the most respected collegiate music programs in the region. With excellent facilities, the Department of Music is able to serve many students by continually expanding its programs and offerings.

To Apply: Please send, by email, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from universities attended, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent from the recommenders to Dr. Andra Bohnet, Chair, Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet) Search Committee (abohnet@southalabama.edu). Applicants invited for a campus interview will arrange to have official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the registrars of all colleges and universities attended to the Search Committee Chair. Please do not send other materials unless requested to do so.

All materials should be sent in electronic format (pdf) to:

Dr. Andra C. Bohnet
Chair, Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet) Search Committee
University of South Alabama
Laidlaw Performing Arts Center #1133
5751 USA Drive South
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
abohnet@southalabama.edu

Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 26, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

The USA Department of Music, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance, Music Education, and Elective Studies in Business and Outside Fields. Graduate offerings include Master of Music degrees in Music Education (Instrumental or Vocal), Collaborative Piano, and Performance (Instrumental or Vocal). The Laidlaw Performing Arts Center features impressive studios and classrooms, a superb recital hall, and state-of-the-art music technology labs.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

The University of South Alabama Department of Music invites applications for a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Music, starting August 15, 2026. 

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in music education or related terminal degree (D.M.A. or D.M. in choral conducting or Ph.D. in education) with a strong background in choral music education required for a tenure-track appointment. ABDs near the completion of their degree program will be considered; however, the terminal degree must be conferred before August 15, 2026. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of successful public school teaching experience as a choral music educator and hold appropriate teaching certification. Effective knowledge of choral methods and techniques, vocal/choral pedagogy, classroom strategies, and understanding of 21st century classroom technologies are also required. Candidates with experience in teaching elementary music methods, including Orff and Kodaly, will be strongly considered. Candidates should have a successful record of recruiting at the secondary and collegiate levels. Rank at the time of hire will be determined by collegiate level teaching experience.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach courses in choral music education for undergraduate and graduate students and conduct the USA Concert Choir. Additional courses in related areas may be assigned dependent on the successful candidate’s expertise.

Additional responsibilities will include academic advising and mentoring choral music education students, supervision of student teachers, and developing and maintaining productive relationships with area choral music educators. Coordination with the music education faculty and the College of Education in maintaining ongoing review of curriculum and certification standards, and active recruitment of students for the undergraduate and graduate programs in choral music education will be expected. Contribution to the scholarly advancement of the field through research and/or creative activities is encouraged. Service on departmental, college, and university committees and active participation in respected state, regional, and national organizations is also expected. 

The Institution: Located in a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 residents on the scenic Gulf of Mexico, the University of South Alabama is a comprehensive, global university that offers diverse and nationally recognized programs in a variety of fields. USA is one of the fastest growing universities in Alabama with an annual overall economic impact of $3 billion. The Department of Music is a unit of the College of Arts and Sciences and has become one of the most respected collegiate music programs in the region. The Department of Music is able to serve many students by continually expanding its programs and offerings.

To Apply:  Please email the following: a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial transcripts from all universities attended, a link to a fifteen minute video of a choral rehearsal (not performance), and three letters of reference to Dr. Thomas Rowell, Search Committee Chairperson, at trowell@southalabama.edu. 

Applicants invited for a campus interview will arrange to have official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the registrars of all colleges and universities attended to the Search Committee Chair:

Dr. Thomas Rowell
Department of Music
Laidlaw Performing Arts Center
5751 USA Drive S., Room 1121
Mobile, AL 36688-0002

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Thomas L. Rowell, Chair, Choral Music Education Search Committee at trowell@southalabama.edu.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 26, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. 

The USA Department of Music, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance, Music Education, and Elective Studies in Business and Outside Fields. Graduate degrees offered include Master of Music degrees in Music Education (Instrumental or Vocal), Collaborative Piano, and Performance. The Laidlaw Performing Arts Center features impressive studios and classrooms, a superb recital hall, and state-of-the-art music technology labs.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected basis.