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Lecturer - Clarinet

Iowa State University
Ames, IA Posted Oct 20, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Lecturer - Clarinet

Position Type: Faculty

Job Description: The Department of Music and Theatre at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a dynamic and experienced temporary instructor in clarinet from 1/1/2027 through 5/15/2027 at the rank of lecturer. The successful candidate will teach applied clarinet lessons, teach the clarinet portion of the woodwind techniques class, teach a weekly studio class, and direct the clarinet choir.

Responsibilities

  • Teach clarinet applied lessons

  • Teach the clarinet portion of the music education woodwind techniques course

  • Teach weekly studio class

  • Direct the clarinet choir

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in music or related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience teaching clarinet

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree in music with an emphasis in clarinet performance or clarinet pedagogy
  • Demonstrated experience teaching clarinet at the college/university level
  • Demonstrated experience and achievement in clarinet performance

Department/Program & College Description: The Department of Music and Theatre:

  • prepares music and theatre students for professional life.

  • creates high impact learning experiences for students across the university.

  • serves as the cultural life force for the university, Iowa, and beyond.

  • provides a welcoming community for all.

  • The Department of Music and Theatre is committed to a philosophy of education that draws its goals from the larger purposes of liberal arts education and from the guidelines of its accrediting agency, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). With strong undergraduate music and theatre programs, students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best.

  • Department Unit/Website: music.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date:

  • January 1, 2027

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

  • May 15, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

  • 09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

  • Part time

  • Job Requisition Number: R20112

  • Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612.

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