Teaching Job
Rochester, NY, United States
Posted: 12 Dec 2025
University of Rochester Eastman School of Music
Assistant/Associate Professor of Double Bass (Tenure Eligible)
(full-time, permanent)
$85,000 - $150,000 p/year
The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment in Double Bass 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. 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 $85,000 - $150,000. 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.
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.
Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026 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.
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
Responsibilities include teaching applied-music majors and maintaining national/international standing as a performing artist and teacher. 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 $85,000 - $150,000. 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.
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.
Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026 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.
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
Closing date: n/a
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