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Employment Opportunities

Current Job Postings

Current employees and students: if you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

Assistant Professor of Cello

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full time | R139924


Position Overview

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cello starting August 15, 2026.

The successful candidate will:

  • Demonstrate a proven record of successful teaching in higher education.
  • Maintain an active profile of professional performance experience that reflects excellence in the field.
  • Enhance the student experience in cello studies through impactful teaching and personalized mentorship that supports diverse academic and professional goals.
  • Support Ohio State’s AI fluency initiative by preparing students to apply AI in their field, ensuring readiness for future academic and professional demands.
Performance Objectives
  • Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate cello majors, including applied cello, small ensembles, string pedagogy, and string literature.
  • Advise and support graduate students in the String Area through academic guidance and mentorship.
  • Contribute to the School of Music by participating in activities, faculty governance, and leadership within the Performance/String Area.
  • Recruit and retain talented cello students to strengthen the program.
  • Maintain an active professional profile through performances, recordings, publications, presentations, and other scholarly or creative activities.
  • Ability and commitment to build connections with pedagogical and performance organizations, fostering collaboration and professional development.
  • Integrate AI into applied music instruction, applying it to pedagogy and performance to advance Ohio State’s AI fluency initiative.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required
  • Master of Music (MM) required; Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) preferred.
  • Active performance career with potential for a strong creative and scholarly profile.
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Ability and commitment to build connections with recognized pedagogical and performance organizations at local, regional, or national levels.
  • Ability to collaborate and contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the String Area, School of Music, and University.
Desired
  • Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
  • Representative record of professional performance achievements.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application by December 16, 2025 via Workday.

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Application materials submitted in Workday must include:

  • Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
  • Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
  • Attachment 3: Creative Activity/Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future creative/research plan as a faculty member.
  • Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
  • Attachment 5: Links to 30 minutes of a wide-ranging program of online digital recordings. These should be unedited live video performances from within the past four years

Application closes 12/16/2025. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Juliet White-Smith at white-smith.1@osu.edu

Current Employees and Students

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. 

Additional Information and Application on Workday

Workday job posting for R139924-1

Assistant Professor of Violin

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Full time | R139923


Position Overview

The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin starting August 15, 2026.

The successful candidate will:

  • Demonstrate a proven record of successful teaching in higher education.
  • Maintain an active profile of professional performance experience that reflects excellence in the field.
  • Enhance the student experience in violin studies through impactful teaching and personalized mentorship that supports diverse academic and professional goals.
  • Support Ohio State’s AI fluency initiative by preparing students to apply AI in their field, ensuring readiness for future academic and professional demands.  
Performance Objectives
  • Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate violin majors, including applied violin, small ensembles, string pedagogy, and string literature.
  • Advise and support graduate students in the String Area through academic guidance and mentorship.
  • Contribute to the School of Music by participating in activities, faculty governance, and leadership within the Performance/String Area.
  • Recruit and retain talented violin students to strengthen the program.
  • Maintain an active professional profile through performances, recordings, publications, presentations, and other scholarly or creative activities.
  • Ability and commitment to build connections with pedagogical and performance organizations, fostering collaboration and professional development.
  • Integrate AI into applied music instruction, applying it to pedagogy and performance to advance Ohio State’s AI fluency initiative.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required
  • Master of Music (MM) required; Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) preferred.
  • Active performance career with potential for a strong creative and scholarly profile.
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Ability and commitment to build connections with recognized pedagogical and performance organizations at local, regional, or national levels.
  • Ability to collaborate and contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the String Area, School of Music, and University.
Desired
  • Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
  • Representative record of professional performance achievements.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application by December 19, 2025 via Workday: 

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Application materials submitted in Workday must include:

  • Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
  • Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
  • Attachment 3: Creative Activity/Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future creative/research plan as a faculty member.
  • Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
  • Attachment 5: Links to 30 minutes of a wide-ranging program of online digital recordings. These should be unedited live video performances from within the past four years.

Application closes 12/16/2025. All inquiries may be directed to Dr. Juliet White-Smith at white-smith.1@osu.edu
 

Current Employees and Students

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. 

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Workday job posting for R139923-1

Student Instrument Assistant

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

Columbus Campus | Part Time/Federal Work Study | Req. # R122535

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.

Note — for some reason this position isn't currently showing up in WorkDay. We are working to resolve the issue. Inquire with Savenda Fulton at fulton.82@osu.edu

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 — School of Music

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music-JM

Columbus Campus | Part Time | R134100

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

Position Overview
The Student Stage Crew Assistants will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Work as part of a Team to provide technical and stagehand support for all School of Music student, faculty and guest performance events and related activities.
  • Provide ensemble rehearsal set-up and strike support of chairs and music stands.
  • Support the School of Music in other general ways as needed. 
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.

Experience Preferred

Background with music performance or technical performance support or Recording/Video production 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.

Questions? Contact Tim Donel, Production Manager.

Student Usher

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music-JM

Columbus Campus | Part Time | R134108

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