Assistant Professor/Artist/Teacher of Cello

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 28,000 students representing every state and more than 113 foreign countries. The University is located in Lawrence, a city with a population exceeding 95,000. The community is known for its support of the arts and education and regularly appears in various "best town" listings.

KU's 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 other's 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.

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 candidate's 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

1. Doctoral degree in music by the start of appointment; OR a master's degree in music and 7 years of applied relevant experience.
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.

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.

Creston Herron
creston.herron@ku.edu

Commensurate with Experience

Monday December 1, 2025

Tuesday August 18, 2026