Assistant Professor of Violin
virginia department of human resource managementHarrisonburg, VA
Assistant Professor of Violin
virginia department of human resource managementHarrisonburg, VALead L6
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Assistant Professor of Violin The James Madison University School of Music is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure track position in Violin at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collegial culture dedicated to changing lives through music by cultivating creativity, artistry, and curiosity. Primary responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate, masters, and doctoral applied violin lessons, along with courses in violin performance and pedagogy. Other responsibilities will include advising undergraduate and graduate-level research and writing, scholarly and creative activities, and recruiting. The new faculty member will engage with the broader community through performances, masterclasses, workshops, educational outreach, partnerships, and other public-facing artistic or educational activities, while fostering meaningful collaboration with colleagues, students, and community partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in violin performance. ABD candidates with an anticipated completion date prior to August 10, 2027 may be considered.
- Record of exceptional teaching of applied violin
- Demonstrated potential for recruiting, mentoring, and sustaining a thriving violin studio
- Significant artistic achievement with demonstrated potential for professional development and national and/or international recognition as an artist-scholar Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated success teaching applied violin at the undergraduate and graduate levels to students across a broad range of musical backgrounds, abilities, interests, and professional aspirations
- Substantial experience as a collaborative artist and a demonstrated commitment to participating in a vibrant culture of ensemble music-making among colleagues and students
- Demonstrated engagement with current trends and developments in violin pedagogy, performance practice, and the evolving professional landscape for musicians, with the ability to incorporate these perspectives into teaching and curriculum
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