Assistant Professor of Cello and Ensemble Studies

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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 includes teaching studio lessons, courses, and ensembles within Transformations in Music Studies, and advancing related research areas.

The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant department with a broad liberal arts mission, engage in creative performance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in cello performance and evidence of teaching excellence.
• Record of cello performance activity and creative scholarship.
• Preference for DMA/PhD in cello performance with university teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual cello studio lessons to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Lead and direct ensembles and collaborate on performance projects.
• Develop and deliver courses within Transformations in Music Studies curriculum.
• Support a dynamic liberal arts mission through performance and research.

Skills

Cello performance

Teaching

University-level instruction

Education

Master's degree in cello performance

DMA or PhD in cello performance

Job description

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

Qualifications

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/).

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Applicants are asked to submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for four references. Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application. The committee may solicit additional materials including letters of recommendation, performance samples (recordings, videos, and other media), a sample syllabus, and a teaching statement that addresses strategies candidates might use in a public university setting where students reflect the socioeconomic, racial, religious, and other diverse characteristics across the state of North Carolina. Application review will begin on November 15, 2026. This offer of appointment is also contingent on documentation of employment eligibility.

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.