Assistant Professor of Practice in Contemporary Guitar

About the role

The University of Miami’s Frost School of Music is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Professional Practice (Non-Tenure Track) in Contemporary Guitar for the 2026-27 academic year. The position involves teaching Contemporary Guitar instructional lessons, directing live and recording ensembles focused on original music, and teaching sophomore and junior level musicianship skills courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach Contemporary Guitar instructional lessons
• Direct live and recording ensembles focused on original music
• Teach sophomore and junior level musicianship skills courses
• Participate in juries, auditions, and recruiting activities
• Additional teaching duties may be assigned based on the applicant's skillset and background

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to oversee and/or run live sound for rehearsals is highly desirable
• Classroom teaching experience at the collegiate level is highly desirable
• A Master's degree or higher in music is required (Terminal Degree is preferred)
• Equivalent professional experience may be given equal consideration in lieu of a degree

Requirements

• No specific requirements mentioned

Skills

• 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
• Proficiency in notation programs such as Sibelius, Dorico, and/or MuseScore
• Proficiency in audio recording and editing, including fluency in popular DAW’s such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and/or Ableton Live
• Ability to oversee and/or run live sound for rehearsals
• Classroom teaching experience at the collegiate level

Benefits

• No specific benefits mentioned

Pay

• No specific pay mentioned

Schedule

• No specific schedule mentioned

Contact Information

Please contact Christine Vignolio at cxv340@miami.edu with any questions or concerns.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted online only for primary consideration. Applications on or before April 24, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, and a document that includes direct web links to samples of your work under the "Upload CV" link on our site.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.