ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE. SMTD cultivates artistic vitality, advances knowledge, and serves the public good through exceptional teaching, creative practice, scholarly inquiry, and community engagement. As a premier performing arts school in a world class public research institution, we prepare students to lead with both artistic excellence and ethical action, enriching society through the transformative power of the performing arts.

The appointee will teach applied private harp instruction at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels and will also oversee a weekly studio class. The appointee will be expected to: demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence; create an innovative curriculum for a broad range of students of varied identities and backgrounds who seek to explore a range of educational opportunities and career pathways; recruit and retain students of exceptional promise; and continue to develop and maintain a visible national and international profile as a performer and a pedagogue. The appointee will also be expected to participate in solo and chamber music performance and engage in innovative artistic collaborations on campus. The appointee will also attend faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees as appropriate. 

Graduate degree in harp performance, or equivalent professional experience; demonstrated expertise and experience in teaching by having presented master classes, maintained private studios, and/or served as a faculty member at institution(s) of higher learning; demonstrated commitment to recruiting and nurturing a broad range of students of varied identities and backgrounds; proven commitment to maintaining a successful harp studio; evidence of a sustained and distinguished professional record as a performer and pedagogue. 

Effort - 65.93%

Start date - 8/25/26

Expected date of offer - 11/2025

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This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.