Tenure-Track Violin Professor

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Madison University School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a vibrant program dedicated to cultivating creativity, artistry, and curiosity through undergraduate, masters, and doctoral study.

Responsibilities include teaching applied violin at multiple levels, courses in performance and pedagogy, advising research and writing, and actively engaging with the community through

Qualifications

• Doctorate in violin performance; ABD candidates with anticipated completion before Aug 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 national and/or international recognition as an artist-scholar

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate, masters, and doctoral applied violin lessons, plus courses in violin performance and pedagogy.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate-level research and writing, scholarly and creative activities, and recruiting.
• Engage with the broader community through performances, masterclasses, workshops, outreach, partnerships, and other public-facing artistic or educational activities.
• Foster collaboration with colleagues, students, and community partners.

Skills

Violin performance

Teaching violin

Recruiting/mentoring

Artistic achievement

Education

Doctorate in violin performance

ABD acceptable

Job description

The James Madison University School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a vibrant program dedicated to cultivating creativity, artistry, and curiosity through undergraduate, masters, and doctoral study.

Responsibilities include teaching applied violin at multiple levels, courses in performance and pedagogy, advising research and writing, and actively engaging with the community through