Full-time Cello Faculty

Description:The Tianjin Juilliard School (TJS) is the first and only branch campus of The Juilliard School in New York and represents a broad initiative to expand the schools’ global positions as leaders in classical music training and cultural exchange. Approved by the Ministry of Education in China, TJS welcomed its first class of pre-college students in the 2019 academic year, and the graduate class in Fall 2020. By equipping its musicians with core educational values and cultivating experiences, TJS, along with its dedicated world-class faculty, intends to take on the challenge of guiding aspiring artists on the path to achieving their full potential not only as musicians, but also as global ambassadors. Through a combination of highly selective graduate and pre-college programs and inspiring performances in a state-of-the-art facility, TJS has quickly become educational and cultural destination in the Asia-Pacific region.For more information about the school, please click on the following link: https://www.tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn

Responsibilities

Teach applied lessons and lead weekly performance classes for both Graduate School and Pre-CollegeCoach chamber musicLead sectional rehearsals for TJS Graduate OrchestraTeach orchestral repertoire class in the Graduate SchoolPlay side-by-side with graduate students in chamber music and orchestra as neededTeach in a secondary area as qualifiedActively recruit studentsPerform chamber music with colleagues as part of the TJS faculty ensemble

Qualifications

Fluency in English (As the graduate program at TJS is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education, all instruction is conducted in English)Extensive experience performing in professional Western orchestras and chamber ensembles at the highest international levelMinimum 5 years of collegiate teaching experience requiredInterested in experiencing Chinese culture and open to the experience of working with Juilliard’s first branch campusEntrepreneurial minded and comfortable with the challenges associated with a new ventureSalary and Benefits:Competitive full-time salaryExpatriate faculty packages that include:HousingInternational private school for childrenAnnual home tripMedical insuranceRelocation assistanceMulti-year contractProfessional Opportunities:Performance opportunities in major venues in China and Asia. Full-time resident faculty will become part of a vibrant TJS faculty ensemble, which is the flagship ensemble of the school to perform and tour in China and AsiaOpportunities to collaborate with Juilliard faculty in New York both in Tianjin and in New YorkOpportunities to collaborate with renowned Chinese musicians through new commissionsOpportunities to collaborate with key partner organizations in China and Asia through chamber music and orchestral concertsOpportunities to give master classes throughout China and beyondApplication:Qualified candidates should submit:A cover letter describing why you are interested in living and working in China and how you can contribute to The Tianjin Juilliard SchoolResumeThree references (names and contact information)Video link(s) of most recent performances (optional)As LinkedIn allows only one file to be uploaded, we kindly ask you to send your cover letter and any additional required documents to jobs@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.