Visiting Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full time | R145868

Position Overview

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month, non-tenure-track, Visiting Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium starting August 15, 2026. The tuba and euphonium artist will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education and a representative record of professional performance experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enriching the student experience of tuba and euphonium studies at Ohio State through providing teaching and mentorship to students as they pursue a wide range of academic and professional goals.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

Master of Music (MM) required; Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) preferred. ABDs welcome to apply. We are seeking candidates who, in addition to building their independent research program, will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a wide range of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Desired

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.

How to Apply

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at Myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-of-Tuba---Euphonium_R145868-1. 

A competitive application consists of uploading the following required five elements:

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three to five references who may be contacted (include names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and relationship to applicant)
• Teaching statement
• Links to online digital recordings (2-4) of unedited live performances within the past four years..

Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. David Hedgecoth at hedgecoth.1@osu.edu.

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Postdoctoral Scholar in AI and Music

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full time | R148415

Position Overview

The School of Music at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in AI and Music beginning Autumn 2026. We seek a researcher and creative practitioner whose work explores artificial intelligence as it pertains to music and other sonic media, with potential areas of emphasis including music information retrieval, computational musicology and music theory, music cognition, spatial/immersive audio, generative music systems, human-computer interaction, machine improvisation, musical robotics, and/or new interfaces for musical expression.

The scholar will have a two-course annual teaching load and is charged with helping develop and deliver courses as part of the new AI, Arts, and Creativity undergraduate certificate. They will work closely with faculty, students, and staff in the School of Music to expand AI research, creative practice, and pedagogy, as well as pursue interdisciplinary collaborations across the university with units both within and outside the arts and humanities.

This position is one of three new post-doctoral appointments in the Arts and Humanities, each specifically tied to one of three new AI certificates: AI, Art and Creativity (in development); AI, Ethics and Society; and AI, Language and Mind. These roles work in tandem with the newly established Arts and Humanities AI Institute to support the Ohio State Provost’s AI Fluency Initiative, preparing students and faculty to make informed decisions about the technological changes around AI.

Additional Job Information

This two-year appointment includes an annual salary of $61,008, along with research support of $7,500 to be used during the period of the appointment.

Performance Objectives

• Deliver high-quality instruction in courses related to artificial intelligence and computational music studies
• Develop a new 3-credit course during the first year to be delivered in the second year
• Maintain an active and impactful creative and research agenda
• Mentor and advise both undergraduate and graduate students undertaking AI-related research projects
• Contribute to the intellectual and pedagogical life of the School of Music and Ohio State’s AI Fluency initiative at large

Education and Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications

• PhD or DMA in computer music, music technology, composition, music theory, music cognition, sound studies, or a related field (ABD accepted with degree in hand by start of appointment)
• Strong expertise in AI and ML techniques for the generation and analysis of music and other sonic media
• Record of scholarly, creative, and/or professional achievements involving music and AI
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education
• Demonstrated artistic collaboration across multiple disciplines, including but not limited to film, theater, dance, visual arts, design or emerging media
• Demonstrated collaboration with disciplines outside the arts, including but not limited to medicine, engineering, education, law, business, or agriculture

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.

How to Apply

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State External Career Site: Myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar-in-AI-and-Music_R148415-1

A competitive application consists of uploading the following required five elements:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• A teaching statement
• A link to a portfolio of representative research, whether scholarly, technical, creative practice, or a combination thereof
• Names and contact information of three (3) individuals who can provide recommendations (Note: Letters of recommendation are not requested at this time.)

The application deadline for this appointment is April 24, 2026. Inquiries may be directed to Tina Tallon (tallon.10@osu.edu).

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Student Instrument Assistant

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Part Time/Federal Work Study | Req. # R122535

This position is a customer service-oriented position responsible for providing information about the School of Music's Instrument Room policies and over the counter distribution of musical instruments to a diverse clientele. Students will be trained in the proper handling of musical instruments. Job responsibilities include stocking, tracking and maintenance of School of Music instruments.

Qualifications/Skills

• The ability to listen carefully and communicate clearly with fellow staff and clientele.
• Some filing and file referencing required.
• The ability to occasionally lift large musical instruments such as basses and tubas (30–40 lbs.).
• Previous experience handling musical instruments preferred but not required. 

Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Federal Work Study Job Board for additional information and application instructions.

Note — for some reason this position isn't currently showing up in WorkDay. We are working to resolve the issue. Inquire with Savenda Fulton at fulton.82@osu.edu

Student Office Assistant

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Part Time/Federal Work Study | R72234

The Student Assistant will be responsible for general main office tasks. Tasks include copy/collate/staple materials and sheet music for faculty and musicians; sort and file general office paperwork; and fold, stuff and mail materials to general inquiries. The student will sort any incoming mail and distribute it to graduate students and offices. They will run errands to Key Control and other university offices, answer telephones, take messages, greet visitors, and assist staff members in the main office with various tasks as well as assist with audition preparations and event preparation. The student assistant will also work on special projects and assemble information on local Ohio schools.

Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Federal Work Study Job Board for additional information and application instructions.

Student Stage Crew — School of Music

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music-JM

Columbus Campus | Part Time | R134100

The School of Music, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks Student Stage Crew Assistants to join our team. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open and inclusive community.

Position Overview

The Student Stage Crew Assistants will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Work as part of a Team to provide technical and stagehand support for all School of Music student, faculty and guest performance events and related activities.
• Provide ensemble rehearsal set-up and strike support of chairs and music stands.
• Support the School of Music in other general ways as needed. 

Qualifications

The successful Crew member will have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to put forth your best to ensure that our audiences can have the best experiences possible. Training provided but some performance or backstage experience is a plus.

Experience Preferred

Background with music performance or technical performance support or Recording/Video production desired. Additional training opportunities available in live audio, lighting, video production and stage management.

The position involves flexible and varying work hours. Shifts can occur 7 days a week from 7 a.m.–11 p.m. and on some holidays. Employee scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to your schedule and availability on a rolling basis. 

• Crew members can find themselves on stage in front of an audience or livestream broadcast.
• Lifting of 35 lbs. and climbing ladders can be required.
• Business-casual black attire is required. No open-toed shoes or sandals during stage calls. 

This position is open for both Federal Work Study and non-work study. Ohio State student (Eligible FWS) or Ohio State student (Non-eligible FWS).

Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Job Board for additional information and application instructions.

Questions? Contact Tim Donel, Production Manager.

Student Usher

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music-JM

Columbus Campus | Part Time | R134108

The School of Music, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks Student Ushers to join our team. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open and inclusive community.

Qualifications — The successful usher will have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to put forth your best to ensure that our audiences can have the best experiences possible. Training provided.

Primary Duties — Work as part of a team to provide Front of House support for School of Music student, faculty and guest performances and other public events.

Secondary Duties — Coordinate with Stage Crew on performance schedule. Document and submit estimated attendance along with event report log.

Experience Preferred — Background with music performance or theater support desired but not needed.

The position involves flexible and varying work hours. Shifts can occur 7 days a week and on some holidays. Employee scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to your schedule and availability on a rolling basis. Business-casual black attire is required. No open-toed shoes or sandals during stage calls. 

This position is open for both Federal Work Study and non-work study. Ohio State student (Eligible FWS) or Ohio State student (Non-eligible FWS).

Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Job Board for additional information and application instructions.

Questions? Contact Tim Donel, Production Manager