Assistant Professor - Music (Tuba)

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Music (Tuba)

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 290730

About Us As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

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Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice *civility, integrity,* and *citizenship.* As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

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As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of *Civility, Integrity,* and* Citizenship*.

Job Summary The *Department of Music* seeks applicants for a tenure track, faculty position to serve as Principal Tubist with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra beginning August 1, 2026. Position is a full-time, benefitted position. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

The Department of Music is made up of ~30 faculty/artist teachers and over 150 music majors and minors. The department presents over 150 musical performances for the public each year. In addition, several of the major performing ensembles of the department travel throughout Georgia, the Southeast, and abroad, performing for schools, civic groups, and as part of community concert series. The Department of Music recently expanded into Powell Hall, a newly renovated, historically preserved, state-of-the-art music facility; featuring new administrative offices, a stunning 200-seat recital hall, faculty studios, rehearsal studios, and practice rooms. Valdosta State University is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit [

The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is a professional ensemble housed within the Department of Music at Valdosta State University, offering a dynamic experiential learning environment where faculty musicians perform alongside students. This unique collaboration fosters artist growth, mentorship, and real-world performance experience for emerging musicians. The orchestra is widely recognized for its excellence, having earned the 2014 American Prize in Orchestral Performance. The VSO plays a vital role in enriching the cultural life of the South Georgia region.

Online application is required. For full consideration submit completed application by November 3, 2025. For more information contact Dr. Laurel Yu, Interim Department Head, via email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or phone: 229-333-5804.

Applicants Must Submit

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and vision for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three professional references, one of which must be from the applicant's current institution.
• Links to performances, no longer than 30 minutes.
• Links to two applied tuba or euphonium lesson samples.

Responsibilities *Department Summary*

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate applied Tuba and Euphonium for majors and minors.
• Recruiting and maintaining an active Tuba and Euphonium studio.
• Working with brass chamber ensembles and studio classes.
• Performing with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra as Principal Tuba.
• Maintaining an active regional, national, and international presence as a performer.
• Ability to teach in additional areas of Music (theory, history, etc.), or general education courses (music appreciation, etc.).
• Additional teaching duties may be expected based on qualifications and departmental needs.
• Faculty members are expected to make substantive contributions to the department, university, and community through service.

*Typical Allocation of Duties:*

*Teaching and scholarship - 80%*

Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the employee's academic discipline.

*Service - 20%*

Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DMA in Tuba or Euphonium by appointment date.
• Experience teaching college-level applied Tuba and Euphonium.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record demonstrating a strong commitment to recruiting.
• A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage.
• A record of success as a professional performer.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting.
• Knowledge of online/hybrid teaching and Learning Management Systems.
• A record demonstrating a proven commitment to creating an environment that contributes to mentoring and engaging students.

Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience

USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at [

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at [

Conditions Of Employment Applicants Are Required To Provide

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

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• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
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Employment Is Contingent Upon

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
• USG Ethics Policy
• Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
• Drug Free Workplace
• Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Motor Vehicle Policy
• Workers Compensation (new hires)
• Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)

Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

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