Bluegrass & Musicianship Teaching Professor - Full-Time

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in North Carolina seeks a pedagogically innovative colleague for a full-time, teaching-track position in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will teach bluegrass and related courses, including lessons and ensembles, to a broad student body within a liberal arts framework.

The appointment is a fixed-term, three-year contract with potential renewal, starting July 1, 2027, and teaching load of three courses per semester or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• Preference for at least three years of university-level teaching and recognized performance in bluegrass/old-time or string-band music.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of courses, individual lessons, and ensembles to music majors and non-majors.
• Lead lessons and ensembles and align teaching with the department's mission.
• Responsibilities begin on July 1, 2027.

Skills

Teaching university level

Bluegrass/old-time performance

Ensemble direction

Education

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in North Carolina seeks a pedagogically innovative colleague for a full-time, teaching-track position in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will teach bluegrass and related courses, including lessons and ensembles, to a broad student body within a liberal arts framework.

The appointment is a fixed-term, three-year contract with potential renewal, starting July 1, 2027, and teaching load of three courses per semester or equivalent.