Employment Opportunities

Statement of Diversity

The School of Music is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff for the highest quality workforce and to recruiting a student body which reflects human diversity, with ample opportunities for under-represented minorities and women. The School embraces human diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination. This commitment is both a moral imperative consistent with an intellectual community that celebrates individual differences and diversity, as well as a matter of law. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, is prohibited.

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Current Job Postings

Visiting Assistant Professor of Cello

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full Time | R96486

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Cello starting August 15, 2024. This appointment is initially for one year, with a possibility of renewal for an additional two years. 

The cello artist will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education and a representative record of professional performance experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enriching the student experience of cello studies at Ohio State through providing teaching and mentorship to students as they pursue a diverse range of academic and professional goals. Candidates should demonstrate performance expertise within the standard canon and beyond. The department values diversity and it is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive intellectual community.  

Performance Objectives

  • Participate in School of Music activities, attracting and retaining cello students, and faculty governance.
  • Maintain a professional profile as a cellist through performances, recordings, publication, presentation, scholarship, and/or research/creative activity. 
  • Engage and lead activity in professional organizations in the field.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate cello majors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Required — Master of Music required; Doctor of Musical Arts preferred. We are seeking candidates who, in addition to maintaining an active performance career, will demonstrate potential for a strong creative and scholarly profile, a commitment to engagement with relevant organizations within the string instrument community, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse body of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The School of Music seeks a collaborative colleague with the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the Strings Area, the School of Music, and the University.
  • Desired — Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.


REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS will begin on February 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Juliet White-Smith at white-smith.1@osu.edu .


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Visiting Assistant Professor of Violin

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full Time | R96494

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Violin starting August 15, 2024. This appointment is initially for one year, with a possibility of renewal for an additional two years. 

The violin artist will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education and a representative record of professional performance experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enriching the student experience of violin studies at Ohio State through providing teaching and mentorship to students as they pursue a diverse range of academic and professional goals. Candidates should demonstrate performance expertise within the standard canon and beyond. The department values diversity and it is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive intellectual community.

Performance Objectives

  • Participate in School of Music activities, attracting and retaining violin students, and faculty governance.
  • Maintain a professional profile as a violinist through performances, recordings, publication, presentation, scholarship, and/or research/creative activity. 
  • Engage and lead activity in professional organizations in the field.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate violinist majors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Required — Master of Music required; Doctor of Musical Arts preferred. We are seeking candidates who, in addition to maintaining an active performance career, will demonstrate potential for a strong creative and scholarly profile, a commitment to engagement with relevant organizations within the string instrument community, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse body of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The School of Music seeks a collaborative colleague with the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the Strings Area, the School of Music, and the University.
  • Desired — Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.


REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS will begin on February 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Juliet White-Smith at white-smith.1@osu.edu .


VISIT Ohio State Careers/Visiting Assistant Professor of Violin External Career Site for additional information and application instructions.

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Music — Director of Opera

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full Time | R96219

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Opera starting August 15, 2024. This appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years. The successful candidate will be called upon to teach classes in stage techniques, opera, and opera scenes. The candidate will be expected to adapt and design productions that facilitate a varied array of vocal styles and abilities, and create performance opportunities with links to classical and contemporary music, as well as alternative styles of singing and music. We are seeking a scholar with experience in opera directing, staging, voice coaching, acting coaching  and vocal performance productions.

Performance Objectives

We seek a colleague who has the capacity to:

  • Develop and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives through their creative work and teaching with other units and institutions on and off campus.
  • Offer innovative approaches to the teaching of opera techniques and musical theater.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students interested in vocal scene production.
  • Become an active member of the university community through presence and participation in teaching and performance practice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Required — Master of Music required; Doctor of Musical Arts preferred. We are seeking candidates who, in addition to maintaining an active performance career, is a collaborative colleague with the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the School of Music and the University.
  • Desired — Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.


REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS will begin on February 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Russel C. Mikkelson at mikkelson.1@osu.edu .


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Facilities Operations Specialist

Department: Arts and Sciences | Art

Columbus Campus | Full Time | R93511

The School of Music and the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seek a Facilities Operations Specialist to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open and inclusive community.

The Facilities Operations Specialist will oversee the facility operations for two prominent buildings, as part of the new arts district at The Ohio State University, for the School of Music and the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts. The Facilities Operations Specialist manages all aspects of the building management in both units’ buildings. The School of Music is housed in a joined building comprised of the Timashev Family Music Building and Weigel Hall, while the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts is housed in the Theatre, Film and Media Arts Building. This position ensures that facilities in both buildings are in optimal condition and addresses any issues promptly.

The Facilities Operations Specialist manages facility maintenance oversight for both locations; this position initiates and oversees major renovation, maintenance, and repair activities; coordinates building functions and services; coordinates all facilities maintenance and custodial requests for faculty, staff, and students in both units; independently assesses spaces to identify custodial needs and initiates action steps; assists in budget planning and management related to building operations, activities, and maintenance; monitors expenditures, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and provides input for budget proposals and resource allocation; creates, maintains and communicates standard operating procedures for facility maintenance, in coordination with unit leadership; and coordinates procurement needs for the buildings, initiates, and tracks furniture and building supplies.

The Facilities Operations Specialist manages scheduling and building operations for both locations; this position oversees the system and process for space scheduling and reservations; supports those who facilitate schedule changes; schedules and coordinates office move reconfigurations as well as activities of outside contractors and maintenance personnel; works collaboratively and consults with the appropriate individuals ensuring timely clear and effective communication on all aspects of projects and work orders; researches and resolves customer facilities complaints; in compliance with university policy and purchasing guidelines, serves as coordinator for department building and room key and swipe access requests to the interior and exterior doors of the buildings for both units; enters access data downloads and programs doors; conducts unit conference room requests; monitors unit furniture, space and storage inventory; manages and keeps databases updated as they pertain to unit space; and manages and updates all digital displays in associated buildings.

The Facilities Operations Specialist manages building safety and compliance for both locations; this position coordinates the Emergency Action Plan for both units, including updating and disseminating annually; serves as primary point of contact for FOD contractors, security, police, fire, and utilities inspectors; manages accessibility and ADA Compliance, which includes taking a leadership role in ensuring that the buildings and activities are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, collaborating with campus disability services and relevant stakeholders to assess accessibility needs, identifying areas for improvement, and implement necessary modifications or accommodations, and staying updated on ADA regulations and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance; and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and safety standards within the buildings. Develops and implements safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.

The Facilities Operations Specialist will also support engagement, with both internal and external stakeholders, which includes collaborating with academic departments, faculty, students, and external clients to understand their facility and production needs and fostering positive relationships, addresses concerns, and provides exceptional customer service; working productively as a team member to support all School and department academic research areas programs and unit business functions; and serving as a member of the International Association of Venue Managers.

This position will supervise in the School of Music and several student employees from the Department of TFMA, and will also perform occasional related and/or additional job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Will work occasional evenings and weekends as needed and may have occasional on-call hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Required  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 4 years of relevant experience at a performing arts venue.
  • Desired — 8 years of relevant experience at a performing arts venue.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

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Assistant Professor of Music Composition

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full Time | R89803

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Composition with an emphasis in Music for Film, Media, and Electronic Music starting August 15, 2024. The School of Music values interdisciplinary creative and scholarly work, curricular innovation, and public engagement.  Members of the composition area also find creative and intellectual community across the disciplinary areas of the School of Music as well as opportunities for collaboration across the many arts units, institutes, and centers of the College of Arts and Sciences, including the Global Arts and Humanities Discovery Theme, the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design, and the Barnett Center for Integrated Arts and Enterprise. 

The successful candidate will pursue an active program of composition and creative productivity emphasizing music for film, media, and electronic music. We welcome the many creative processes that advance music studies, including those that push disciplinary boundaries, combine methodologies, and employ traditional, emerging, and experimental technologies. The new faculty member will mentor students in developing their compositional portfolios and will teach composition related courses in the existing curriculum as well as electronic and computer music which covers the fundamentals of digital audio synthesis, sound design, and electronic/computer music history. It is expected that the new hire will take a role in the development of new curriculum in music for film and media, and help to shape the future of composition at Ohio State. The department values diversity and it is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive intellectual community. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Required — Earned doctorate in music composition or a related field by August 15, 2024. Those who are ABD are welcome to apply. We are seeking candidates who, in addition to building their independent research program, will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse body of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Desired — Candidates should demonstrate attentiveness to building a diverse intellectual community in alignment with Ohio State’s Shared Values.

VISIT Ohio State Careers/Assistant Professor of Music Composition External Career Site for additional information and application instructions.

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Assistant Professor of Music Theory

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full Time | R89534

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Music Theory starting August 15, 2024. The successful candidate will pursue an active program of research. We welcome many kinds of scholarship that advance music studies, including those which push disciplinary boundaries or combine methodologies. Music theory faculty find intellectual community in the School of Music Research Commons, as well as opportunities for collaboration across the College of Arts and Sciences’ many institutes and centers, including the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design, Global Arts and Humanities Discovery Theme, Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Translational Data Analytics Institute, Humanities Institute, and STEAM Factory.

We are seeking candidates who, in addition to building their independent research program, will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse body of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The new hire will collaborate with faculty colleagues to teach and innovate within our well-established progressive undergraduate core music theory curriculum, mentor graduate student teachers in research-informed pedagogy, and design curricula that include approaches to studying a range of musical styles, cultures, time periods, and genres. The department values diversity, and is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive intellectual community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Required — Earned doctorate in music theory or a related field by August 15, 2024 is required. ABDs welcome to apply.
  • Desired — Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.

VISIT Ohio State Careers/Assistant Professor of Music Theory External Career Site for additional information and application instructions. 

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Assistant Professor of Trombone

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full Time | R89713

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Trombone starting August 15, 2024. The trombone artist will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education and a representative record of professional performance experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enriching the student experience of trombone studies at Ohio State through providing teaching and mentorship to students as they pursue a diverse range of academic and professional goals.

Candidates should demonstrate performance expertise across repertoires including and beyond the Western European canon tradition, such as jazz, popular music, and world music. The department values diversity and it is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive intellectual community. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Required — Master of Music required; Doctor of Musical Arts preferred. ABDs welcome to apply. We are seeking candidates who, in addition to building their independent research program, will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse body of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Desired — Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.

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Student Instrument Assistant

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Part Time/Federal Work Study | R86756

This position is a customer service-oriented position responsible for providing information about the School of Music's Instrument Room policies and over the counter distribution of musical instruments to a diverse clientele. Students will be trained in the proper handling of musical instruments. Job responsibilities include stocking, tracking and maintenance of School of Music instruments.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • The ability to listen carefully and communicate clearly with fellow staff and clientele.
  • Some filing and file referencing required.
  • The ability to occasionally lift large musical instruments such as basses and tubas (30–40 lbs.).
  • Previous experience handling musical instruments preferred but not required. 

Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Federal Work Study Job Board for additional information and application instructions.

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Student Office Assistant

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Part Time/Federal Work Study | R72234

The Student Assistant will be responsible for general main office tasks. Tasks include copy/collate/staple materials and sheet music for faculty and musicians; sort and file general office paperwork; and fold, stuff and mail materials to general inquiries. The student will sort any incoming mail and distribute it to graduate students and offices. They will run errands to Key Control and other university offices, answer telephones, take messages, greet visitors, and assist staff members in the main office with various tasks as well as assist with audition preparations and event preparation. The student assistant will also work on special projects and assemble information on local Ohio schools.

Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Federal Work Study Job Board for additional information and application instructions.

Student Stage Crew

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music-JM

Columbus Campus | Part Time | R85373

The School of Music, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks Students for the Stage Crew to join our team. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open and inclusive community.

Qualifications — The successful crew member will have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to put forth your best to ensure that our audiences can have the best experiences possible. Training provided but some performance or backstage experience is a plus.

Primary Duties — Work as part of a team to provide technical and stagehand support for all School of Music student, faculty and guest performances and related activities.

Secondary Duties — Provide ensemble rehearsal set-up and strike support of chairs and music stands. Support the School of Music in other general ways as needed.

Experience Preferred — Background with music performance or theater support desired. Additional training opportunities available in live audio, lighting, video production and stage management.

The position involves flexible and varying work hours. Shifts can occur 7 days a week from 7 a.m.–11 p.m. and on some holidays. Employee scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to your schedule and availability on a rolling basis. Crew members can find themselves on stage in front of an audience or livestream broadcast. Lifting of 35 lbs. and climbing ladders can be required. Business-casual black attire is required. No open-toed shoes or sandals during stage calls. 

This position is open for both Federal Work Study and non-work study. Ohio State student (Eligible FWS) or Ohio State student (Non-eligible FWS).

Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Job Board for additional information and application instructions.

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Student Usher

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music-JM

Columbus Campus | Part Time | R84797

The School of Music, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks Student Ushers to join our team. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open and inclusive community.

Qualifications — The successful usher will have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to put forth your best to ensure that our audiences can have the best experiences possible. Training provided.

Primary Duties — Work as part of a team to provide Front of House support for School of Music student, faculty and guest performances and other public events.

Secondary Duties — Coordinate with Stage Crew on performance schedule. Document and submit estimated attendance along with event report log.

Experience Preferred — Background with music performance or theater support desired but not needed.

The position involves flexible and varying work hours. Shifts can occur 7 days a week and on some holidays. Employee scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to your schedule and availability on a rolling basis. Business-casual black attire is required. No open-toed shoes or sandals during stage calls. 

This position is open for both Federal Work Study and non-work study. Ohio State student (Eligible FWS) or Ohio State student (Non-eligible FWS).

Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Job Board for additional information and application instructions.

Questions? Contact Tim Donel, Production Manager