Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Low Strings (Cello and Bass)

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Department of Music and Theatre at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a dynamic and experienced Assistant Teaching Professor of Music in low strings (cello and double bass) starting 8/16/26. The successful candidate will teach applied cello and bass lessons, teach low strings techniques class, and perform as a member of the Ames Piano Quartet. This part-time term faculty position is a 75% full-time equivalent (FTE), 9-month position with an initial 3-year term.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Music or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience performing chamber music
• Demonstrated experience teaching low strings

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in music with an emphasis in cello performance or cello pedagogy
• Demonstrated experience teaching low strings at the college/university level
• Demonstrated experience and achievement in cello performance

Responsibilities

• Teach cello and double bass applied lessons
• Teach the low strings portion of the music education string techniques course
• Perform cello in the Ames Piano Quartet

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree