Assistant Professor of Cello and Ensemble Studies

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in cello performance. The position emphasizes individual studio teaching, ensemble direction, and related research, within the Transformations in Music Studies curriculum.

A strong record in cello performance and teaching is expected, with a promising trajectory for future excellence. Candidates should have a Master’s in cello performance, with DMA/PhD preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in cello performance required.
• DMA or PhD in cello performance preferred and two years of university teaching experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach cello studio lessons to individual students.
• Direct ensembles and coordinate performance activities.
• Contribute to Transformations in Music Studies curriculum with related research.

Education

Master’s degree in cello performance

DMA or PhD in cello performance

Job description

Department:

Music - 310300

Posting Open Date:

10/01/2026

Application Deadline:

11/16/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Cello and Ensemble Studies

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006142

Full-time/Part-time:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!:

The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Music in cello performance with expertise in individual studio teaching and creative performance, along with a related research area, including but not limited to performance practice and/or ensemble direction. The department’s faculty includes composers, conductors and ensemble directors, performers, scholars, and sound engineers engaged in manifold creative practices in a liberal arts context. We seek a creative, collaborative, and intellectually curious colleague with a record of accomplishment and a clear trajectory for future excellence to teach individual performance instruction as well as courses and/or ensembles within our Transformations in Music Studies curriculum (https://music.unc.edu/undergraduate/transformations-in-music-studies-at-carolina/). We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://music.unc.edu/about/).

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Music at UNC-Chapel Hill offers a BMus and BA in Music and an MA and Ph.D. in Musicology for undergraduate and graduate students. Our educational mission is to teach music majors and non-majors, to connect the study of music to the larger understanding of the world, and to guide graduate students as researchers and teachers. We serve the public by presenting performances and academic lectures by students, faculty, and guest artists and scholars. We offer over one hundred concerts and recitals each year, and our facilities include a state-of-the-art auditorium with recording (audio and video) capabilities as well as lighting and sound systems. Our 60 full-time and part-time faculty teach approximately 2500 students during the academic year and another 200 during summer school. Through our teaching, research, and creative activities, we share music’s multiplicity of forms and meanings, connecting the study of music to the larger understanding of societies, and affirming music’s importance as an expression of humanity.

Position Summary:

This position’s teaching load will comprise a combination of studio lessons, courses, and/or ensembles that equates to a 2+2 load. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of accomplishment in cello performance, classroom and/or ensemble instruction, and forward-thinking research areas that complement a department and campus of diverse interests.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree in cello performance or related area. A record of accomplishment in cello performance and creative activity as well as evidence of teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preference will be given for candidates holding a DMA or PhD in cello performance, and who have at least two years of classroom teaching experience at a university level. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://music.unc.edu/about/).

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.