Lecturer of Music (Double Bass) - Department of Music

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The Department of Music seeks applicants for a 10-month faculty position (non-tenure track) to teach Applied Double Bass. Start date is August 1, 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in their area of expertise, maintaining scholarly and artistic productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. The Department of Music consists of approximately 30 faculty/artist-teachers and over 150 music majors and minors. The department presents more than 150 public performances annually, and its major ensembles perform throughout Georgia, the Southeast, and abroad. The Department recently expanded into Powell Hall, a newly renovated, historically preserved, state-of-the-art music facility featuring a 200-seat recital hall, faculty studios, rehearsal spaces, and practice rooms. Valdosta State University is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. An online application is required. Review of completed applications will begin in November, 2026. For more information contact Dr. Laurel Yu, Music Department Head, via email [email protected] or phone: 229-333-5804. Applicants must submit: A cover letter addressing qualifications and vision for the position. Curriculum Vitae. Contact information for three professional references, one of which must be from the applicant's current institution. Links to performances, no longer than 30 minutes (classical and jazz). Links to two applied double bass lesson samples.

Faculty Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate applied double bass for classical and jazz music majors and minors. Recruit and maintain an active double bass studio for both classical and jazz studies. Coach chamber ensembles and lead studio classes. Perform with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra as Principal Double Bass. Perform with the Valdosta State University Faculty Jazz Combo. Maintain an active regional, national, and international presence as a performer. Teach in additional areas (e.g., music theory, music history, music appreciation, string methods and pedagogy) based on departmental needs. Assist with the South Georgia String Project as an instructor. Typical Allocation of Duties: Teaching and Service - 100% Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.

DMA or Ph.D. in Double Bass Performance or a closely related field by appointment date. Experience teaching various levels and ages of students. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. A record of success as a professional performer.

Experience as an active Double Bass performer (classical, orchestral, and jazz). Experience teaching collegiate-level classes and students. Evidence of recruiting a successful collegiate or private studio. Evidence of collegiate classroom teaching (e.g., music theory, music history, music appreciation). A music education degree or certificate/K-12 teaching experience.

Commensurate with experience.

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