Georgia State University is hiring: Lecturer of Music - Cello in Atlanta

Position Information

Posting Number: F00456P

Classification Title: Lecturer

Position Title: Lecturer of Music - Cello

GSU Information: Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on‑campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in‑person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in‑person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department: School of Music

College: College of the Arts

Campus: Atlanta

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: Internal/External

About the Department

The School of Music is part of the College of the Arts, which was established in 2016 and also includes the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design, the School of Film, Media & Theatre, and the Center for Educational Partnerships in Music. In addition to offering some of the university’s most popular majors, the college connects faculty and students with Atlanta’s thriving arts scene and booming film and music industries.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses including applied cello and related areas (such as chamber music coaching, string pedagogy and literature)
• Teaching courses in a secondary area of specialization such as music education, foundation studies (music theory/aural skills or music history), or conducting
• Service, including participation in university and/or departmental committees, activity in professional organizations, active recruitment and participation in outreach activities, and educational or creative activities that contribute to an active portfolio in the field

Required Experience

• Demonstrated excellence and experience in cello performance and teaching required (solo, chamber, and/or orchestral)
• Evidence of qualification to teach in a secondary area (music education, music theory, or music history) required
• Evidence of an understanding of diverse and varied styles of repertoire and performance practice preferred

Required Education

Master’s degree in cello performance and/or pedagogy required.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• A record of successful recruitment of cello students is preferred
• 3 years teaching experience in higher education preferred (teaching assistantship may be considered toward required experience)
• Doctoral degree in cello performance and/or pedagogy preferred

Pre‑Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Salary

$55,000

Contact Information

Search Chair Contact: Ken Long, Professor (kennethlong@gsu.edu)

Departmental Contact: Julia Bullard, Director (jbullard@gsu.edu)

Application Details

Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6496

Special Instructions Summary:

• Academic transcripts from all degrees earned
• CV
• Letter of application addressing relevant experience (both in cello and a secondary area), teaching philosophy and your approach to fostering student success, recruitment, and balancing an active teaching position with your interests as a performer
• High‑quality video recording of recent (within the past 3 years) performances. Solo repertoire should be prioritized, but an example of chamber music may be included. Videos should not exceed 30 minutes of music
• High‑quality video recording of teaching (cello) high‑school or collegiate level student(s). Teaching videos should be 20‑30 minutes in length
• Letters of reference will be requested at the time the candidate is invited for an on‑campus interview
• For full consideration, please apply by January 19, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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