Teaching Assistant Professor in Bluegrass and Musicianship

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Teaching university level

Bluegrass/old-time performance

Ensemble direction

Educación

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience

Descripción del empleo

Department: Music - 310300

Posting Open Date: 09/28/2026

Application Deadline: 11/18/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Teaching Assistant Professor in Bluegrass and Musicianship

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0006126

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!

We wish to hire a pedagogically innovative colleague to serve a wide range of students studying bluegrass and old-time music within a broad liberal arts education (https://ideasinaction.unc.edu/), as well as music majors and minors developing their musicianship skills across the full range of art music, jazz, musical theater, and popular music. We especially seek candidates who can engage creatively with a broad population of students and build connections between different modes of music-making. Our department’s bluegrass program began in 2016 and has grown to include two bands, individual applied lessons, and courses on bluegrass history and culture, along with related courses on songwriting, audio production, and country music. Our musicianship courses focus on aural skills, improvisation, and embodied practice. The successful candidate will teach a combination of those courses, including lessons and ensembles, that align with the candidate’s expertise and 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 for undergraduate students and an MA and Ph.D. in Musicology for graduate students. Our educational mission is to teach music majors and non-majors, to connect the study of music to a broader 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 capabilities (audio and video) 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 a broader understanding of societies and affirming music’s importance as an expression of humanity.

Position Summary

This is a full-time, teaching-track (non-tenure-track) position with an initial 3-year appointment, eligible for renewal and promotion. Teaching load will be three courses (3 credit-hours each) per semester or the equivalent and may include a combination of individual lessons, ensemble direction, and classroom teaching of both music majors and non-majors. Responsibilities begin on July 1, 2027.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will have a master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have at least three years of experience teaching both individual lessons and courses at the university level, and nationally recognized accomplishments as a performer and/or band leader in bluegrass, old-time, or string-band music.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.