Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Ames

Position Title · Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Low Strings (Cello and Bass) · Appointment Type · Faculty · Job Description · The Department of Music and Theatre at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a dynamic and experienced Assistant Teaching Professor of Music ...

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Position Title

Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Low Strings (Cello and Bass)

Appointment Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Music and Theatre at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a dynamic and experienced Assistant Teaching Professor of Music in low strings (cello and double bass) starting 8/16/26.

The successful candidate will teach applied cello and bass lessons, teach low strings techniques class, and perform as a member of the Ames Piano Quartet.

This part-time term faculty position is a 75% full-time equivalent (FTE), 9-month position with an initial 3-year term.

Responsibilities

Teach cello and double bass applied lessons
Teach the low strings portion of the music education string techniques course
Perform cello in the Ames Piano Quartet

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Music or related discipline
Demonstrated experience performing chamber music
Demonstrated experience teaching low strings

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in music with an emphasis in cello performance or cello pedagogy
Demonstrated experience teaching low strings at the college/university level
Demonstrated experience and achievement in cello performance

Department/Program & College Description

The Department of Music and Theatre:
prepares music and theatre students for professional life.
creates high impact learning experiences for students across the university.
serves as a central contributor to the artistic and creative vitality of the university, Iowa, and beyond.
provides a welcoming community for all.

The Department of Music and Theatre is committed to a philosophy of education that draws its goals from the larger purposes of liberal arts education and from the guidelines of its accrediting agency, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

With strong undergraduate music and theatre programs, students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best.

Department Unit/Website

Proposed Start Date

August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term

May 15, 2029

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

09 Month Work Period

Time Type

Part time

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application.

Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Links to two performance samples (can be within the cover letter)
Link to a sample of teaching by the applicant (can be within the cover letter)
Contact Information for Three References

For guaranteed consideration, please submit your application by November 10, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Sonja Giles, at

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date

October 17, 2025

Posting Close Date


Job Requisition Number:
R17956