Assistant Professor of Cello and Ensemble Studies

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

We seek a creative, collaborative colleague to teach studio lessons and ensembles within our Transformations in Music Studies curriculum, and to contribute to our diverse scholarly community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in cello performance or related area; evidence of teaching excellence.
• Record of accomplishment in cello performance and creative activity; university teaching experience.
• Preference for DMA or PhD in cello performance; at least two years of university teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual cello studio lessons and ensembles.
• Deliver courses and/or ensembles within Transformations in Music Studies.
• Develop forward-thinking research areas that complement the department.

Skills

Cello performance

Ensemble direction

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in cello performance

DMA or PhD in cello performance

Job description

Assistant Professor of Cello and Ensemble Studies

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Full-time/Part-time Full Time

Hours per week 40

Position Location North Carolina, US

Posting Open Date 10/01/2026

Application Deadline 11/16/2026

Vacancy ID FAC0006142

Position Information

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/).

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume


• Cover Letter


• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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