Assistant Professor of Music - String Bass Job at Inside Higher Ed in Greensboro

Assistant Professor of Music - String Bass

Position Number: 998406

Position Type: Tenure Stream (Tenure Track)

Location: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina

Start Date: August 1, 2026

Position Summary: The School of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for an Assistant Professor of String Bass. The successful candidate will teach a studio of undergraduate and graduate string bass students, contribute to the musical and intellectual life of the school, and foster engagement throughout the university and the community. As a member of the faculty, the assistant professor will support inclusive excellence initiatives and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to create a welcoming learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Music degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience teaching classical bass.
• Ability to teach electric bass students in the Popular Music & Technology program.
• Performance experience in a variety of genres and musical styles and/or experience teaching and performing in more than one style or tradition.
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive and collaborative faculty, staff, and student environment at UNCG.

Preferred Qualifications

• DMA or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of artistic excellence in performance.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students.
• Evidence of successful recruiting practices.
• Ability to work with a variety of ensembles based on the needs of the department.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience enhancing teaching and professional/creative practice through innovation and fostering belonging.

Other Area of Consideration

• Ability to teach other coursework depending on the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the department.

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Links to videos and/or audio recordings of playing (preferably current), ideally 20-40 minutes total, encompassing a variety of styles and genres including double bass and electric bass. (Please ensure links are accessible without a password.)
• A list of three references (Name, Institution/Organization, Type of reference, Email address, Contact phone number).

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with experience

Job Open Date

09/26/2025

For Best Consideration Date

10/20/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

Number of Months Per Year

9

Physical Effort

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - R, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - R, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - R, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - O