Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Viola)

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track viola position at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. The successful candidate will be recognized as a leading performer and educator and will contribute to a nationally and internationally respected strings program.

Responsibilities include teaching viola across all degree and diploma programs from freshmen to doctoral levels, participating in auditions, recruitment,

Qualifications

• Extensive performing and teaching experience at the very highest levels of the profession.
• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent training required, advanced degrees preferred; comparable professional experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach viola students in all degree and diploma programs, including freshmen through doctoral levels.
• Participation in departmental meetings, recruitment activities and auditions, doctoral committees, and recital hearing committees, along with other department activities such as faculty recitals and outreach activities, master classes, service on Jacobs School of Music committees.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent training

Tools

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Title

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Viola)

Appointment Status

Tenure

Department

IU Bloomington Strings

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a position in the Department of Strings in Viola. The successful candidate will have an extensive and successful background as a performer and teacher at the highest national and/or international level, will be able to work effectively with faculty colleagues, and will be able to inspire students in a professionally-oriented educational environment.

Teach viola students in all degree and diploma programs, including freshmen through doctoral levels. Participation in departmental meetings, recruitment activities and auditions, doctoral committees, and recital hearing committees, along with other department activities, such as faculty recitals and outreach activities, master classes, service on Jacobs School of Music committees, and other similar activities is expected.

Basic Qualifications

Extensive performing and teaching experience at the very highest levels of the profession. Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent training required, advanced degrees preferred; comparable professional experience will also be considered.

Department Contact for Questions

Rachel Patrick, Office of the Executive Associate Dean: [phone]; [e-mail]

Salary and Rank

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Deadline

Applications received by September 26, 2026 will be assured full consideration, however the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For Best Consideration Date

09/26/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101647-2026