Assistant ProfessorArtistTeacher of Cello

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Lawrence, KS - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 02-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Teaching 40%
  • Teach applied cello lessons (undergraduate and graduate) and related courses
  • Build and maintain a strong cello studio
  • Supervise/mentor teaching assistants
  • Teach additional music major and/or non-major courses of candidates expertise. (Please suggest potential courses in your letter of interest)

Research/Creative Activity 40%
  • Establish a research/creative agenda pursuant of artistic growth and an expanding reputation of excellence
  • Participate actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University
Service - 20%
  • Work individually and collaboratively in recruiting music performance music education and music therapy students
  • Work cooperatively in support of the School of Music and the University
  • Serve on graduate and faculty committees

Disclaimer
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Contact Information to Applicants
Creston Herron


  1. Doctoral degree in music by the start of appointment.
  2. Demonstrated record of productive teaching excellence at the collegiate or equivalent level.
  3. Documented success as a cello artist/performer as evidenced in application materials.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements institutional standards of academic and professional excellence alignment with peer institution benchmarks and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Position Overview
The University of Kansas School of Music is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor - Artist - Teacher of Cello. This position will teach applied cello lessons (undergraduate and graduate) and related courses; build and maintain a strong cello studio; work individually and collaboratively in recruiting music performance music education and music therapy students; supervise/mentor teaching assistants; work cooperatively in support of the School of Music and the University including service on graduate and faculty committees; establish a research/creative agenda pursuant of artistic growth and an expanding reputation of excellence; and participate actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University.

The University of Kansas School of Music is a comprehensive university music school offering professional training in a wide array of specializations through baccalaureate masters and doctoral degree programs. A charter member of the National Association of Schools of Music (1928) KU is the only institution authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents to grant doctoral degrees in music.

The University of Kansas is a Carnegie Research-Extensive Institution with a student body of over 28000 students representing every state and more than 113 foreign countries. The University is located in Lawrence a city with a population exceeding 95000. The community is known for its support of the arts and education and regularly appears in various best town listings.

KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.



Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will consist of:
  1. Completion of the online application.
  2. A letter of Interest
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Contact Information (e-mail and phone numbers) for 3 professional references
  5. 1-2 page statement discussing personal teaching philosophy within a comprehensive university school of music including objectives and the means of achieving those objectives.
  6. Internet links to recent performances and teaching examples. The performance recordings should be approximately 30 minutes in total length and contain at least 15 minutes of live video recordings. The teaching videos should demonstrate the instructional capabilities of the applicant.
Application review date will be December 1 2025 and will continue until a qualified applicant has been selected.
Teaching 40%Teach applied cello lessons (undergraduate and graduate) and related coursesBuild and maintain a strong cello studioSupervise/mentor teaching assistantsTeach additional music major and/or non-major courses of candidates expertise. (Please suggest potential courses in your letter of inter...
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Key Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Classroom Experience
  • Medical Management
  • Library Services
  • Pharmacy Residency
  • Research Experience
  • Teaching
  • Higher Education Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Mentoring
  • Research Laboratory Experience

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