Professor Oboe

The School of Arts Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp of the AP University College Antwerp has an open vacancy for the position of teaching assignment Principal Study Oboe Teacher (classical music) (starting date: September 2027).

1. Screening of the job market
The Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp of the AP University College Antwerp organizes a screening of the job market for the teaching assignment Principal Study Oboe Teacher.

2. Who can apply?
This is an open screening, in other words, staff members of the School of Arts Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp of the AP University College Antwerp as well as external individuals are welcome to apply.

3. Job description
To train creative musicians through individual and group-oriented classes, rehearsals, pedagogical projects, research, etc.

4. Profile
The candidate:
- is an accomplished artistic professional, active as a professional oboist on established national and international stages, performing as a soloist, in chamber music settings, and as an orchestral or ensemble musician;
- is familiar with both contemporary and historical performance practices;
- has an extensive record of concerts, productions, and recordings;
- proficiency in the English horn (cor anglais) as a related instrument is considered an asset;
- has strong ties with the Belgian music scene, including part-time arts education, and is acquainted with the Belgian educational system;
- has relevant artistic and pedagogical references as a team player (evidence must be enclosed in the application);
- combines artistry with pedagogical talent and can demonstrate his/her pedagogical skills (please include supporting documents as part of your application);
- is open to collegial cooperation in the context of pedagogical projects;
- shows great enthusiasm, which is passed on to the students;
- is experienced in or open to interdisciplinary project collaboration;
- is interested in further developing their artistic practice through artistic research and is prepared to stimulate this among students;
- encourages students’ artistic and personal development and motivates them;
- is flexible and committed.

The candidate:
- lives or works in Belgium or is willing to work in Belgium;
- is loyal to and supports the mission and values of the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp of the AP University College;
- has a fluent knowledge of Dutch and English or is willing to become proficient in both;
- for international candidates: has a European nationality or has a work permit for Belgium (proof of this must be submitted in the application).

5. Selection procedure
Phase 1 – please send in your application, at the latest on Sunday October 18th 2026 at 11:59 pm
Interested candidates are requested to submit:
- a letter of motivation
- curriculum vitae, including a list of concerts and recordings
- three written artistic references relating to the artistic profile and career as a oboist (i.e. letters of recommendation)
- proof of European nationality or work permit for Belgium
- some written pedagogical references or proof of pedagogical assignments, preferably at higher education level
- a teaching statement of max 2 pages (A4) on the candidate’s personal vision regarding the artistic-pedagogical trajectory they wish to realize within the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp.

Phase 2 – selection based on application:
A first selection by the Artistic Board of Classical Music will take place based on the submitted documentation: the Artistic Board can decide to involve additional experts to make this selection.

Phase 3 – screening on 14th and 15th December 2026
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening test, which will be evaluated by a co