Assistant Professor of Cello

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cello starting August 15, 2026. The successful candidate will: Demonstrate a proven record of successful teaching in higher education. Maintain an active profile of professional performance experience that reflects excellence in the field. Enhance the student experience in cello studies through impactful teaching and personalized mentorship that supports diverse academic and professional goals. Support Ohio State’s AI fluency initiative by preparing students to apply AI in their field, ensuring readiness for future academic and professional demands.

Requirements

• Master of Music (MM) required; Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) preferred.
• Active performance career with potential for a strong creative and scholarly profile.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability and commitment to build connections with recognized pedagogical and performance organizations at local, regional, or national levels.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the String Area, School of Music, and University.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Representative record of professional performance achievements.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate cello majors, including applied cello, small ensembles, string pedagogy, and string literature.
• Advise and support graduate students in the String Area through academic guidance and mentorship.
• Contribute to the School of Music by participating in activities, faculty governance, and leadership within the Performance/String Area.
• Recruit and retain talented cello students to strengthen the program.
• Maintain an active professional profile through performances, recordings, publications, presentations, and other scholarly or creative activities.
• Ability and commitment to build connections with pedagogical and performance organizations, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Integrate AI into applied music instruction, applying it to pedagogy and performance to advance Ohio State’s AI fluency initiative.

Benefits

• Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources.
• Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees