Violin & Viola Faculty: Tenure-Track Opportunity

Grand-Valley-State-University; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Valley State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola, starting Fall 2027. Candidates should hold a graduate degree in violin and/or viola performance and demonstrate the ability to recruit students while teaching at the college level.

The appointment includes teaching a nine-month load, engagement in scholarly activity, and service, with opportunities to mentor students and participate in a vibrant performing arts culture on the Valley

Qualifications

• High level artistry on violin and viola.
• Graduate degree in violin and/or viola performance.
• Demonstrated potential to recruit violin and viola students.
• Potential for successful college-level teaching and ongoing creative activity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor university-level violin and viola students with additional teaching in the core music curriculum as assigned.
• Engage in scholarly/creative activity, service, and department needs.
• Participate in nine-month contract expectations with a nine-credit hour teaching load per semester.

Skills

Violin performance

Viola performance

Recruiting students

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate degree in violin/viola performance

DMA in violin/viola performance

Job description

Grand Valley State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola, starting Fall 2027. Candidates should hold a graduate degree in violin and/or viola performance and demonstrate the ability to recruit students while teaching at the college level.

The appointment includes teaching a nine-month load, engagement in scholarly activity, and service, with opportunities to mentor students and participate in a vibrant performing arts culture on the Valley