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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 and mentor teaching assistants, and serve on graduate and faculty committees. The successful candidate will establish a research/creative agenda and participate actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University, and will help advance the School’s reputation for excellence. The School of Music offers professional training through baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and is a charter member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The University of Kansas is a Carnegie Research‑Extensive institution with over 28,000 students from all states and more than 113 foreign countries. Located in Lawrence, the community is well known for its support of the arts and education. In keeping with the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment. Job Description 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 in the candidate’s area of expertise (please suggest potential courses in your letter of interest) Research/Creative Activity – 40% Establish a research/creative agenda that promotes artistic growth and an expanding reputation of excellence Participate actively in the cultural and intellectual life of the School and the University Service – 20% Recruit music performance, music education, and music therapy students individually and collaboratively Support the School of Music and the University cooperatively Serve on graduate and faculty committees Required Qualifications Doctoral degree in music by the start of appointment; OR a master’s degree in music and seven years of applied, relevant experience. Demonstrated record of productive teaching excellence at the collegiate level or equivalent. 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. Additional Candidate Instructions Completion of the online application. Letter of Interest. Curriculum Vitae. Contact information (e‑mail and phone numbers) for three professional references. 1–2 page statement discussing personal teaching philosophy within a comprehensive university school of music, including objectives and the means of achieving those objectives. 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 applicant’s instructional capabilities. Application review date will be December 1, 2025 and will continue until a qualified applicant has been selected. Contact Information to Applicants Creston Herron creston.herron@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with Experience Application Review Begins Monday December 1, 2025 Anticipated Start Date Tuesday August 18, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kansas

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