Adjunct Teaching - School of Music - Music 260R: Violin

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University’s School of Music is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach violin majors during the winter semester of 2027. The position starts January 4, 2027, and the successful candidate must relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

The instructor will prepare students for juries, competitions, and other pursuits and, where applicable, mentor students in applying to summer music festivals. The role calls for a positive attitude, collegiality, and a firm commitment to BYU’s mission and the AIMS of a BYU Education, including the ability to mentor students through a gospel lens.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address alignment with BYU’s mission and AIMS, with instructions tailored to whether the applicant is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of the affiliated church who are hired must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of that church.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in music, completed by the position start date.
• Extensive professional performance in violin.
• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
• Ability to mentor students through a gospel lens.
• Successful candidate must relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement.
• All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach violin majors lessons during winter semester 2027.
• Prepare students for juries, competitions, and other pursuits.
• Where applicable, mentor students in applying to summer music festivals.
• Maintain a positive attitude and be an excellent citizen with colleagues.
• Mentor students through a gospel lens and support BYU’s mission and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level