Instructor of Low Strings

University of Mississippi • Music Building, Nutt Auditorium & Band Hall, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a 9-month faculty position (non-tenure track) as an Instructor of Low Strings, focusing on cello and double bass. This role involves teaching applied cello and double bass, performing in faculty ensembles, instructing string methods, supporting the string area and University Orchestra, actively participating in recruitment, and overseeing end-of-semester juried exams. The University of Mississippi Department of Music aims to prepare students for professional careers through various degree programs and a strong faculty dedicated to teaching, research, and performance. The department fosters a vibrant community within the College of Liberal Arts, offering rigorous attention to its approximately 150 majors and engaging courses for non-majors.

Requirements

• Master of Music degree in Cello Performance, Double Bass Performance, or String Pedagogy
• Evidence of a secondary area of teaching expertise is desirable, e.g., music education, eclectic styles or jazz, music theory, or music history.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of a secondary area of teaching expertise is desirable, e.g., music education, eclectic styles or jazz, music theory, or music history.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied cello
• Teach applied double bass
• Perform as cellist or double bassist in faculty ensembles
• Instruct string methods
• Support activities within the string area and the University Orchestra
• Play an active role in recruitment
• Participate in end-of-the-semester juried exams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level