Assistant Professor of Music

Department:

Music For more information visit: UMBC Music

Anticipated Start Date:

August 17, 2026

About the Position:

The Department of Music at UMBC seeks an Assistant Professor (full-time, tenure track) in Cello and Contemporary Performance, to begin August 17, 2026. The position is responsible for teaching applied cello chamber music, new music, and improvisation. The individual will be expected to conduct research and creative activity in areas aligned with performance and contemporary music practices as well as perform regularly with the department’s ensemble-in-residence, Ruckus. Active participation in UMBC’s LiveWire festival and other departmental events and initiatives is expected. The successful applicant will possess a DMA in Music or a Master’s degree with equivalent performance experience. We welcome candidates who may have expertise in musics of other cultural traditions that reflect the candidate’s areas of interest and abilities. A secondary research area is not required, but may include composition, conducting, or music history or theory. Applicants who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion by way of teaching, performing, publishing, or volunteer experiences are urged to apply. The applicant should send a current CV; a cover letter detailing qualifications and addressing the candidate’s academic, professional, and teaching preparedness; links to up to 15 minutes of music; and current contact information for three references. Additionally, all candidates must submit a separate statement addressing their capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds with specific examples. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Please apply via interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/186049 Salary Range: $80,000 - $86,000 commensurate with experience. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Instructions:

Apply via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/186049

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of application materials will begin June 16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.