Assistant Professor of Cello and Ensemble Studies

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in cello performance with expertise in individual studio teaching and ensemble direction. The appointment is 1.0 FTE, located in North Carolina, and begins July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities include teaching studio lessons, courses, and ensembles within Transformations in Music Studies, plus related research.

Formación

• 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.
• Preference will be given to candidates holding a DMA or PhD in cello performance and who have at least two years of classroom teaching experience at a university level.

Responsabilidades

• Teach individual cello studio lessons and related courses/ensembles.
• Engage in forward-thinking research areas that complement the department and campus.
• Collaborate with diverse faculty and participate in Transformations in Music Studies offerings.

Conocimientos

Cello performance

Studio teaching

Ensemble direction

Creative research

Educación

Master's degree in cello performance

DMA or PhD in cello performance

Descripción del empleo

Posting Information

• 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

Position Information

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.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326204

Department Contact Information

• Department Contact Name and Title: Evan Feldman - Professor
• Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]
• 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.