Double Bass Teaching Faculty

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The Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a 100%-time Double Bass Teaching Faculty. This position is a non-tenure track one-year temporary position with the possibility of a one-year renewal or it may become a permanent position based on funding and departmental need. This appointment will begin in the fall semester of 2026 with a start date of August 17 2026.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience of successful teaching at the advanced level and significant experience in the field of double bass performance. We seek a colleague who will join a nationally renowned faculty and staff and contribute to our program through teaching courses that develop and support a wide range of musical endeavors.

The instructor in this position will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Instruction:

  • Teach students in the double bass studio which will include jazz and classical students and may include Doctoral students and/or dissertators.

  • Teach a weekly studio class and one jazz area studio class annually

  • Teach jazz and/or classical ensembles each semester

  • Teach classes as workload allows and as assigned

  • Hold regular office hours

• Department/Area Responsibilities:

  • Attend all departmental and area meetings as required

  • Participate in recruitment activities for the for the double bass classical/jazz studio

  • Participate in undergraduate juries for the string and jazz areas

  • Attend graduate and undergraduate audition days

  • Participate in ensemble placement auditions

  • Supervise teaching assistants

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides classroom online and/or laboratory instruction including grading

• Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

Department:

College of Letters & Science Mead Witter School of Music

The Mead Witter School of Music is a community of musicians scholars and teachers. Since its beginning in 1895 the School of Music has lived out a commitment to a student-centered musical education. Our faculty and staff provide models of academic and artistic leadership and our students reap the benefits of a dynamic public university and the limitless intellectual and artistic opportunities provided in Madison Wisconsin.

As one of the largest departments within the College of Letters & Science we offer flexible programs with innovative and global approaches to music study. Our teaching research and performances reflect UWMadisons progressive history of creating change through innovation and exploration.

Our public programming diverse student ensembles artists in residence and prestigious faculty ensembles demonstrate how we embrace the Wisconsin Idea the universitys ethos of sharing what we do with the broadest audience possible.

Compensation:

The expected salary for this position is $57000 (9-month) for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits please see Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate masters doctoral and dissertator levels

• One year of instructional experience at a college or university

• Enthusiasm for innovative collaborative learning environments

• Evidence of an emerging national performance career

• Evidence of excellence in both jazz and classical genres

• Experience recruiting for a double bass studio at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of instructional experience at a college or university

• Evidence of an established national/international performance career

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with all persons with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. This includes but is not limited to the general public students staff and collaborating partners.

Education:

Masters Degree required

How to Apply:

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-Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Anne Brutosky

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