Tenure Track Faculty - Latin American Music

Tenure Track Faculty - Latin American Music

Sacramento State seeks a highly skilled and inspiring musician/educator for a full-time, tenure-track position in Latin American Music beginning in January 2027. This position reflects the University's commitment to inclusive excellence, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and the musical traditions that reflect and serve our large Latinx/é and Hispanic student population. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Sacramento State School of Music prepares students to excel as artists, educators, and engaged citizens through individualized instruction, collaborative ensemble experiences, and a comprehensive curriculum in music and the liberal arts. We cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community that values diverse perspectives and brings them to life through performances, events, and meaningful engagement with our region. Our faculty are accomplished artists and teachers, and our students and ensembles are recognized for their high level of achievement both regionally and nationally.

We offer the following degrees and certificates:

• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Music (Instrumental, Keyboard, Voice, Theory/Composition, Music Education, Jazz Studies, Jazz Education)
• Master of Music (Conducting, Composition, Performance)
• Minor in Music
• Performer's Certificate

The successful candidate will demonstrate potential to serve a highly diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students as a progressive, inclusive, and creative educator who will ensure the visibility and growth of Hispanic and Latinx/é musical traditions within the School of Music, the University, and the Sacramento region.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively lead both a Mariachi Ensemble and a Latin Jazz Ensemble at a high artistic and pedagogical level. Responsibilities will also include teaching, recruiting, and providing leadership in the candidate's relevant applied performance area consistent with School needs. The successful candidate will actively contribute to the development of inclusive and culturally responsive programming and demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners.

Additional courses in Latin American music, musicianship, theory, or music history may be assigned in accordance with the candidate's qualifications and the evolving needs of the School of Music.

Other duties may include organizing on-campus concerts; traveling to regional festivals and conferences; recruiting both students and potential colleagues from diverse backgrounds; and serving in various faculty service roles. Successful applicants will demonstrate competence in creating inclusive learning environments and actively engaging the campus and Sacramento-area communities.

Required qualifications include:

• Master's degree or higher in Music or a closely related field.
• Significant professional achievement in Latin American music traditions.
• Record of professional performance/recordings demonstrating artistic distinction (e.g., releases, festival invitations, commissions, awards).
• Demonstrated success teaching in classroom settings at the collegiate level.
• Evidence of strong interest and experience in student recruitment, community outreach, and leadership in Latin American music.
• Evidence of effective applied instruction at the collegiate level in the candidate's area(s) of expertise.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Specialization in applied brass, woodwinds, percussion, and/or keyboards in jazz and/or classical styles.
• Demonstrated potential for effective service on Sacramento State School of Music committees.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and to embrace cultural diversity in teaching, performance, and service.

Applicants must submit:

• A letter of interest indicating Assistant Professor of Music (Latin American Music).
• A detailed curriculum vitae listing qualifications and teaching experience.
• A brief essay describing inclusive teaching practices and how your work aligns with Sacramento State's identity as an HSI. Please upload this under "Diversity Statement"
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned.
• Sample syllabi.
• Portfolio document with links to audio and/or video performances.
• The names, titles, and telephone numbers of three to five professional references who may be contacted.

Individuals committed to serving students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, such as first-generation college students, BIPOC students, students with disabilities, and students with intersectional identities through teaching, mentoring, service, or administration, are especially encouraged to apply.