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

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

9d•Onsite

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 8/16/27. The successful candidate will teach applied cello and double bass lessons, teach low strings techniques class, and perform as a member of the Ames Piano Quartet. The successful candidate may also be assigned to teach additional courses within the department based on their qualifications and expertise. This is a 7/8 full-time equivalent (FTE) term faculty, 9-month position with an initial 3-year term. Competitive salary, retirement options, and health benefits. Staffing needs and budget availability may provide the opportunity in some semesters to increase to 1.0 FTE in exchange for teaching one additional course.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Music or related discipline
Demonstrated experience performing chamber music
Demonstrated experience teaching low strings
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in music with an emphasis in cello performance or cello pedagogy
Demonstrated experience and achievement in cello performance
Demonstrated experience teaching low strings (cello and double bass) at the college/university level
Demonstrated successful recruitment strategies
Demonstrated experience teaching other areas of music