Open Rank – Music Education (Orchestral Specialist)

The University of South Carolina is accepting applications for a Music Education (Orchestral Specialist) position. This 9-month, tenure-track facutly position is Open Rank and will begin August 16, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain excellence in scholarly research and publication; direct and teach courses in undergraduate string music education including methods classes; supervise student teachers; teach graduate courses; advise graduate students, including the completion of master’s theses and PhD dissertations; direct the USC String Project, a nationally recognized community program now in its 51^st year. Other duties, including service, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have completed PhD in music education at the time of hire. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in elementary, secondary, and higher education and student recruitment. The School of Music has identified five core values and encourages applications from candidates who has interests and abilities that align with these and can demonstrate such: 1. pursuing Excellence; 2. devotion to Student Success; 3. focusing on producing Music Leaders; 4. emphasizing the preparation of the Musician-Educator; 5. creating Diversely Skilled Musicians.

APPLICATION: Apply at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/175387. Upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three additional professional references. Additional supporting materials should not be provided unless requested.

The search process will continue until the position is filled, but priority screening

will begin on or shortly after October 31.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,
genetics, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.