Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Orchestral Activities)

UNC Charlotte, the second largest of the 16 institutions within the University of North Carolina system and the largest university in a dynamic metropolitan area of 2.4 million people, offers broad educational opportunities to over 32,000 students. UNC Charlotte has one of the most diverse student bodies in the UNC System. The College of Arts + Architecture and the Department of Music are committed to actively working towards achieving their strategic goals of community-engaged artistic, performing, and design practices. Charlotte's vibrant cultural community provides many opportunities for faculty and students to regularly interact with nationally and internationally renowned artists.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://facultyhandbooks.charlotte.edu/full-time-faculty-handbook/

Responsibilities include rehearsing and conducting the university orchestra while developing and maintaining a strong record of scholarly/creative activity. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the orchestra program including recruitment; working collaboratively with faculty and other ensemble directors; promoting an environment of collegiality; and providing service to the campus, community, and profession. Additional duties may be assigned commensurate with the candidate's expertise and the department's curricular, service, and community outreach needs.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Candidates must hold a doctorate in music or related field relevant to this position ( ABD considered; terminal degree must be conferred by the contract start date), have experience in the areas listed above, and have demonstrated success in recruiting and teaching orchestra students using effective rehearsal techniques and instrumental pedagogy. Additionally, candidates must have experience that represents an understanding of and respect for the K-12 school orchestra tradition. Preference will be given to applicants who possess successful public school, youth orchestra, honor orchestras, and/or higher education teaching experiences; significant scholarly/creative contributions; effective communication skills; and a demonstrated ability to teach courses in the general education curriculum.

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Applications must be completed online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (Position #003759), which will include uploading the following:
1. A letter of interest describing the candidate's background and education, approach to ensemble pedagogy, creative activity, teaching, and community engagement.
2. A curriculum vita.
3. A link to at least 20 minutes of recent live conducting performances demonstrating musical artistry and 20 minutes of rehearsal footage with a student orchestra within the last five years exhibiting pedagogical knowledge.
4. Contact information for five professional references. Letters of recommendation and transcripts will be requested from candidates advancing into the later stages of the review process.

Review of applications will begin November 9, 2026, and remain open until filled. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Individuals with questions or who are requesting disability accommodation in the application process may contact Juliana Caldwell, Music Department Office Manager, at jcaldwell@charlotte.edu; phone: 704-687-0262.

This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding.

Juliana Caldwell, Music Department Office Manager, jcaldwell@charlotte.edu, 704-687-0262