"Lecturer of Music - Cello"

Position Information

Posting Number: F00456P

Classification Title: Lecturer

Position Title: Lecturer of Music - Cello

Department: School of Music

College: College of the Arts

Campus: Atlanta

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Position Description

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) required
• 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

Salary

$55,000

Search Chair Contact info

Ken Long, Professor
kennethlong@gsu.edu

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2026

Open Date: 12/12/2025

Review of Applications Begins: 01/19/2026

Close Date: 06/30/2026

Special Instructions Summary:

• Academic transcripts from all degrees earned
• CV
• Letter of application which should address 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 of 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.

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