Viola Instructor — Spring Leave Replacement with Chamber Coaching

1000scholars; United States; On-site; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University seeks an instructor to teach applied viola to music majors, minors, and non-majors for the spring 2027 semester. The position involves a teaching load of up to 8 hours per week and participation in string area activities for 1 hour weekly.

This is a one-semester non-regular rank leave replacement faculty position for Spring 2027. The candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in viola performance, demonstrate excellence in viola performance, and have collegiate-level

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in viola performance required.
• Collegiate-level teaching experience including individual instruction and chamber music coaching.
• Demonstrated excellence in viola performance and broad repertoire knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Applied Lessons: provide weekly viola instruction to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Chamber Music Coaching: coaching of up to three chamber music ensembles as part of the 8 hour teaching load.
• String Area Events: attend and support all string area activities, including viola area recitals, viola/string/chamber music master classes, student recitals, 1-2 studio classes.

Skills

Viola performance

Teaching experience

Chamber music coaching

Student instruction

Education

Master’s degree in viola performance

Job description

Duke University seeks an instructor to teach applied viola to music majors, minors, and non-majors for the spring 2027 semester. The position involves a teaching load of up to 8 hours per week and participation in string area activities for 1 hour weekly.

This is a one-semester non-regular rank leave replacement faculty position for Spring 2027. The candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in viola performance, demonstrate excellence in viola performance, and have collegiate-level