Tenure-Track Violin Professor & Studio Lead

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory seeks an accomplished violinist-educator for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin. The ideal candidate teaches applied violin at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentors diverse students, and maintains a national performance profile.

Collaboration across Music, Dance, and Theatre strengthens our artistic and pedagogical mission. The role includes leading the Conservatory's string area, developing modern string training, and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in music, violin performance, or related field required with professional achievement in violin performance.
• Teaching experience or clear potential for collegiate-level violin instruction; knowledge of violin literature and contemporary pedagogy; strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; commitment to student success.
• Preferred candidates will hold a DMA or PhD (ABD considered if completed by Fall 2027) and have established or emerging national performance profile; experience recruiting and retaining students; broad repertoire knowledge; interdisciplinary collaboration and community outreach valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied violin at undergraduate and graduate levels with effective collegiate teaching and mentorship.
• Maintain an active professional performance profile and participate in solo recitals, chamber music, orchestral, or other collaborations.
• Lead and develop the Conservatory's string area in collaboration with string faculty and ensemble directors; align training with artistic and pedagogical excellence and community-centered learning.

Skills

Violin performance

Pedagogy

Literature knowledge

Student mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in music/violin performance

DMA/PhD preferred

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory seeks an accomplished violinist-educator for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin. The ideal candidate teaches applied violin at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentors diverse students, and maintains a national performance profile.

Collaboration across Music, Dance, and Theatre strengthens our artistic and pedagogical mission. The role includes leading the Conservatory's string area, developing modern string training, and