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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 the cultural life force for 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 (https://www.music.iastate.edu/music-degrees-and-requirements) and theatre (https://www.music.iastate.edu/theatre-and-performing-arts-degree-requirements) programs, students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best.

Department Unit/Website:

music.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2029

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

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:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Links to two performance samples (can be within the cover letter)

4) Link to a sample of teaching by the applicant (can be within the cover letter)

5) 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 [email protected].

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

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.