Hiring Department
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
CONSERVATORY
Music Division / Flute
The UMKC Conservatory is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars located in the heart of Kansas City's thriving arts corridor. Committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and equity, the Conservatory prepares students to become leading performers, educators, conductors, and scholar-artists. As part of an R-1 public research university, the Conservatory offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and global impact.
We seek candidates who:
- help build the future of performance, education, and research in the performing arts;
- demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process;
- believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward;
- engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population;
- adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.
About Us - Conservatory | UMKC
Job Description
The UMKC Conservatory seeks an accomplished teacher-artist for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Flute position.
- The successful candidate will teach applied flute at the undergraduate and graduate levels, providing effective collegiate teaching and mentorship through a strong knowledge of flute literature and pedagogy.
- The successful candidate will provide artistic and professional development of students with varied backgrounds, interests, and career goals, preparing flutists for the many forms a performing career takes today, including orchestral, chamber, solo, teaching, and entrepreneurial paths, and will show a commitment to student success, recruitment, and the development of a supportive and high-achieving studio.
- The candidate will maintain an active professional performance profile with existing or potential for national recognition and participate in appropriate performance activities, including solo recitals, chamber music, orchestral, or other artistic collaborations.
- The candidate will maintain activities contributing to all facets of the Division of Music and the UMKC Conservatory, including academic, performance, and service components characteristic of a Conservatory within a university and collaboration with colleagues across Music, Dance, and Theatre, and will engage the Kansas City community through teaching, performance, and partnerships that enrich the cultural environment and the quality of life of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
Candidates are encouraged to read the Conservatory’s Vision, Mission, and Principles.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a master's degree in music, flute performance, or a related field and demonstrate professional achievement in flute performance. Candidates must also demonstrate teaching experience or clear potential for successful collegiate-level flute instruction, knowledge of flute and woodwind literature and contemporary pedagogy, strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to student success.,
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will hold a DMA, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in music, flute performance, or a related field (ABD considered if the degree is completed by the time of appointment) and will have successful collegiate-level flute teaching experience. Candidates should demonstrate an established or emerging national performance profile, experience recruiting and retaining students, and broad knowledge of solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. Experience teaching and performing diverse musical styles, active engagement in the professional flute community, experience providing artistic or curricular leadership within a woodwind area, studio, or ensemble program, and experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and community outreach are also preferred.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of or potential for peer recognized scholarly activity. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure and promotion.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts for full-time employees and qualifying dependents at all 4 UM System campuses, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at Careers - Human Resources | UMKC / Academic Positions / Prospective employees: Job Opening ID 61689.
Please complete the online application form with questions, and submit the following materials:
- A cover letter that explains how this position aligns with your professional goals and values, including:
- The role of your previous academic appointments and teaching experience providing your approach to training future Flutists in the many musical genres across the ages.
- Your approach to engaging individuals through work that is artistically meaningful, educationally impactful, and socially relevant.
- Curriculum Vitae which includes higher educational degrees and artistic credentials.
- One-page statement of Research/Scholarly Activity goals and plans.
- Links to representative examples of your artistic activity, teaching (classroom and/or ensemble), and scholarly work.
- Current contact information for at least five professional references.
As possible, please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Additionally, please limit the document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11MB.
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
- For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 61689 and name of the position.
- Reasonable accommodation may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.
We will request higher education transcripts and begin references for applicants who progress to the finalist stage. A Criminal Background Check is required for hire.
Application Deadline
Application review will begin on December 7, 2026 and continue until a qualified candidate is hired.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.
Other Information
For more than a century, UMKC Conservatory has been a leader in creating Kansas City’s cultural riches and in extending UMKC's reach nationally and internationally. Focused upon creativity, performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts, UMKC Conservatory is, at heart, a community of warm and fiercely dedicated people supporting the arts at UMKC and in the region. Conservatory Dean, Courtney Crappell, “We are entering a bold and inspiring new chapter for the Conservatory – one grounded in community, creativity, and connection.”
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Community Information
Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of cultural arts, business activity, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!), trendy neighborhoods, and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to the internationally acclaimed Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, a rich history of cultural arts and music, a new international airport, national championship sports teams, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails all within a short drive for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone! https://www.visitkc.com/
UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
