Assistant Professor of Practice in Contemporary Guitar
University of MiamiCoral Gables, Florida, United States
Posted March 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Miami is a private, independent, comprehensive university with an enrollment of approximately 15,650 students from all fifty states and over 114 countries.
Job Description
The University of Miami's Frost School of Music is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Professional Practice (Non-Tenure Track) position in Contemporary Guitar. The position includes teaching Contemporary Guitar instructional lessons, directing live and recording ensembles, and teaching musicianship skills courses.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in contemporary/popular music pedagogy specific to Electric and Acoustic Guitar performance
- Experience teaching non-traditional musicians
- Songwriting, multi-genre improvisation, and/or arranging skills
- Proficient in notation programs such as Sibelius, Dorico, and/or MuseScore
- Proficient in audio recording and editing, including fluency in popular DAW’s such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and/or Ableton Live
- Classroom teaching experience at the collegiate level
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
