Instructor of Low Strings

Department:

The University of Mississippi Department of Music’s mission is to prepare students for professional careers by offering bachelor’s degrees in music education and performance, master’s degrees in music education, performance, choral/orchestra/wind conducting, collaborative piano, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory; and a PhD in Music Education. Students entering our programs become part of a vibrant community led by a distinguished and enthusiastic faculty, with 34 full-time and 3 adjunct members dedicated to teaching, research, and performance. Thus, our students (ca. 150 majors) receive the rigorous individual attention necessary to develop their full potential in the superb classroom facilities of our renovated music building. As a Department within the College of Liberal Arts, we are also committed to offering stimulating courses and performance opportunities for non-majors.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Persons with the rank of instructor shall be hired for teaching duties but shall not be tenure track. The contracts will be renewable at the discretion of the University.

Teach applied cello, 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, and participate in end-of-the-semester juried exams. Evidence of a secondary area of teaching expertise is desirable, e.g., music education, eclectic styles or jazz, music theory, or music history.

Application Procedures

Upload: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current curriculum vitae that includes three references with contact information; (3) links to recent live performances (video preferred).

All documents must be electronically submitted to https://olemiss.edu/hr/um-careers/ providing active links to Google Drive, YouTube, Dropbox, or other comparable platforms.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

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Job Responsibilities:

Candidates for the position must have earned a Master of Music degree in Cello Performance, Double Bass Performance, or String Pedagogy. 

• Teach applied cello, 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; and
• Participate in end-of-the-semester juried exams.
• Evidence of a secondary area of teaching expertise is desirable, e.g., music education, eclectic styles or jazz, music theory, or music history.

Education Qualifications:

Experience:

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.