PTOC Assistant Professor - Director of Winds Performance (woodwinds and brass) - Department of Music #27-24 Apply now Job no: 563536 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Northridge Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Position Description Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: Music Faculty Hire Number: #27-24 Rank: Assistant Professor Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2027 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Anticipated Hiring Range: $88,000 to $92,000 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN’s Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls more than 37,000 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu. About the College: For more information about the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication, see: https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/college. About the Department: For more information about the Department of Music, see: https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/music. Position: The Department of Music at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, serving as Director of Winds Performance (woodwinds and brass). The successful candidate will demonstrate an established record of professional-level performance, excellence in teaching, and scholarly and creative activity related to winds performance. The successful candidate will teach courses in winds performance and contribute to the artistic, academic, and educational mission of the Department of Music. The successful candidate will teach applied lessons on their primary instrument, as well as courses in chamber music, instrumental pedagogy, and winds masterclass. The candidate may have other opportunities to teach courses in the candidate’s areas of interest. The candidate will provide leadership and coordination for the woodwind and brass faculty in addition to mentoring and advising students. The candidate will provide a dynamic and forward-looking vision for the Winds area, preparing performance majors for successful careers as professional musicians and educators, in addition to students enrolled in lessons as part of other music degree options. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active professional profile while demonstrating excellence in teaching and working collaboratively with students, faculty, and colleagues across the Department of Music. Located in Los Angeles, one of the world’s leading cultural and creative centers, CSUN and its Department of Music are uniquely positioned for continued growth, visibility, and national distinction. The Department serves a diverse and ambitious student body, including a thriving graduate population, and provides extensive opportunities for artistic collaboration, student mentorship, creative activity, and engagement with the broader professional orchestral and wind band communities. CSUN’s concert b