Adjunct Faculty, Bass Position Available In Washington, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The East Tennessee State University Department of Music is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach bass starting in the fall 2025 semester. The role focuses on classical double bass, with a preference for candidates who can also teach electric bass in jazz and commercial styles. The salary is $1000 per credit for faculty with a doctorate degree and $900 per credit for faculty with a master's degree, with an expected load of no less than 6 credits each semester. Faculty may also teach private lessons in the Community Music School. Applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in performance, bass, evidence of successful studio teaching, and ongoing performance as a professional musician. The ability to work collegially, build relationships with community arts organizations, and recruit students is preferred.
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Adjunct Faculty, Bass
Department Music – 21500
Pay Grade 1
Job Category Adjunct Faculty
Job Summary The East Tennessee State University Department of Music is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach bass beginning in the fall 2025 semester. The primary focus will classical double bass, but candidates with the ability to also teach electric bass in jazz and commercial styles are strongly preferred. Courses will include applied bass, bass studio, string methods (for music education majors), string pedagogy, and chamber music. Additional courses may be available depending on the skill set of the individual and the needs of the department. Candidates with experience teaching music theory, aural skills, jazz courses, or any other music area should clearly indicate these interest areas in the cover letter. The Department of Music is composed of 175 undergraduate students and a new graduate program (beginning fall 2025).
Salary:
$1000 per credit for faculty with a doctorate degree; $900 per credit for faculty with a master’s degree. The expected load in the first year is to be no less than 6 credits each semester. Additional courses are added if qualified. Faculty may also teach private lessons in the Community Music School. Recruitment activities are paid on an hourly basis and strongly encouraged. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer:
The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Qualifications Minimum of earned master’s degree in performance, bass
Evidence of successful studio teaching at the secondary and/or collegiate level.
Evidence of ongoing performance as a professional musician Preferred Qualifications The ability to work with other faculty in a collegial and professional manner
Interest in building relationships with community arts organizations, professional musicians, and other ensembles in the region/state.
Demonstrated ability to recruit students Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00903P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 02/07/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
