Assistant Teaching Professor of Violin

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement benefits

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri School of Music invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Violin. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment to start in August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate violin, lead weekly studio classes, coach chamber music, supervise recitals, and teach string methods for music education majors, plus related courses in string performance and pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in Violin Performance.
• Evidence of effective teaching and performing.
• Earned Doctorate in Violin Performance or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of success in teaching, recruiting, and retaining high-level undergraduate and graduate violin students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied violin, including weekly studio class.
• Coach chamber music and supervise undergraduate and graduate recitals.
• Teach string methods for undergraduate music education majors and related courses in string performance, repertory, and pedagogy.
• Participate in recruitment, auditions, juries, and outreach; engage in department, university, and professional service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Violin performance

Education

Master's degree in Violin Performance

Doctorate in Violin Performance or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor of Violin

University of Missouri School of Music invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Violin. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment to start in August 2027.

We seek a collaborative and dedicated artist-teacher to join our string faculty and continue to build and maintain a successful violin studio. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate applied violin, including weekly studio class; coaching chamber music; supervising undergraduate and graduate recitals; teaching string methods for undergraduate music education majors and other courses in the areas of string performance, repertory, and pedagogy, as assigned. The candidate will participate in all string area activities, including recruitment, auditions, juries, and outreach as well as other standard departmental, university, and professional service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master's degree in Violin Performance
• Evidence of effective teaching and performing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate in Violin Performance or equivalent professional experience
• Evidence of success in teaching, recruiting, and retaining high-level undergraduate and graduate violin students

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated excellence in applied violin instruction
• Experience teaching string repertory, chamber music, orchestral excerpts, and/or related courses
• Record of creative or scholarly productivity related to violin performance (solo, chamber, orchestral) and teaching
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and mentor undergraduate and graduate string students

Application Materials

Application: Applicants should upload (1) letter of application, (2) complete curriculum vitae, and (3) links to videos of recent performances. Applicants will also provide the names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates may be asked to submit additional supporting materials. Official transcripts of all graduate study will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants may contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Eli Lara ([e-mail]), with questions about job duties. Contact Sonam Patel ([e-mail]) with questions about the application process. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

Music at the University of Missouri (MU): The MU School of Music comprises 35 full-time faculty members and 250 music majors and offers a full range undergraduate and graduate degrees in music and music education. MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System. It is a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, AAU member, and has a student body of over 30,000 students. MU is located in Columbia, a community of over 120,000 in mid-Missouri and a center of academic, cultural, medical, and business activity. Additional information about the School of Music is available at http://music.missouri.edu/.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

• medical
• dental and vision plans
• retirement
• educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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