• Professor of Harp (Open Rank)

    University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)


    University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: Eastman School of Music

     

    Salary Range or Pay Grade

     

    $35,000-$65,000

    Description

    The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester invites applications for a part-time faculty appointment in Harp beginning 1 July 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

     

    Responsibilities include teaching applied-music majors and maintaining national/international standing as a performing artist and teacher. Additional duties may include teaching relevant classes in harp performance and/or harp pedagogy, coaching chamber music, or teaching in a secondary area of expertise. The faculty member will contribute to the musical life of the Eastman School of Music by participating in recruitment, auditions, juries, and recitals.

     

    In compliance with the NY Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $35,000 - $65,000. The University of Rochester considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

    Qualifications

    Candidates should have strong reputations as performers on the national and/or international level, in addition to a proven record of successful recruiting and teaching of outstanding students in a conservatory or university music school.

     

    Application Instructions

     

    Review of applications will begin on 27 October 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, links to 3-6 recordings of performances and/ or teaching examples, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    EOE, including disability/protected veterans

     

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