Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola

Music Opportunities; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola to begin Fall 2027. Candidates should hold a graduate degree in violin and/or viola performance and demonstrate a high level of artistry on these instruments.

The department emphasizes scholarly and creative activities, with responsibilities including teaching, mentoring students, and recruiting.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in violin/viola performance.
• Potential for effective teaching at the college level.
• Ability to recruit students for the program.
• Strong communication skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate violin and viola courses and studios with a 9-credit hour load per semester.
• Mentor university-level students and contribute to scholarly and creative activities.
• Recruit and develop students for the strings program when appropriate.
• Teach core music courses as needed and participate in departmental service.

Skills

Violin performance

Viola performance

Teaching

Recruiting students

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in violin/viola performance

Job description

Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan, United States

Grand Valley State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola position starting in Fall 2027. Candidates should hold a graduate degree in violin and/or viola performance and demonstrate a high level of artistry on these instruments. The university encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Successful applicants will need to show potential for effective teaching at the college level, the ability to recruit students, and strong communication skills. The role includes a nine-month contract with a teaching load of nine credit hours per semester, along with responsibilities in scholarly and creative activities. Faculty members are expected to mentor university-level students and may also teach core music courses as needed. The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance offers a comprehensive performing arts education and is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which is known for its diverse academic programs.Consideration of applicants will begin on October 15, 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.