Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Department of Strings

Description

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE. As a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the world’s finest public institutions of higher education, the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance. We aim to provide leadership, nationally and internationally, in all three fields. We assert and celebrate the value of the arts to the mission of the University of Michigan. SMTD is strongly committed to access, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression as a means of enacting justice and achieving and sustaining excellence.

Duties: The appointee will teach applied private cello instruction at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels. They will also oversee a studio class and a technique class. The appointee will be expected to: demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence; create an innovative curriculum for a broad range of students of varied identities and backgrounds who seek to explore a range of educational opportunities and career pathways; recruit and retain students of exceptional promise; and continue to develop and maintain a visible national and international profile as a performer and a pedagogue. The appointee will also be expected to participate in solo and chamber music performance and engage in innovative artistic collaborations on campus. The appointee will also participate in faculty governance, attend faculty meetings, and serve on faculty and university committees as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required: Graduate degree in cello performance, or equivalent professional experience; demonstrated expertise and experience in teaching by having presented master classes, maintained private studios, and/or served as a faculty member at institution(s) of higher learning; demonstrated commitment to recruiting and nurturing a broad range of students of varied identities and backgrounds; proven commitment to maintaining a successful cello studio; evidence of a sustained and distinguished professional record as a performer and pedagogue.

Rank: Assistant, Tenure Track

Modes of Work: This position is expected to teach on campus weekly. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are approved at the discretion of the Dean. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Instructions

To Apply: Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Required documents to be uploaded are: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of professional and teaching activity, and a list of at least five current references with contact information. The School of Music, Theatre & Dance situates diversity as a core value and is dedicated to promoting access, equity, and inclusion for all individuals. In your application, please include a statement that describes how your research, creative activities, teaching, and/or service in the past, present, and/or future will advance the School's commitments. To apply, please visit Interfolio. Please ensure you upload documents to the position for which you are applying and not to your personal Interfolio account.

Deadline: Review of materials will begin November 25, 2024. Materials need to be received by November 22, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.