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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach violin majors during the winter semester of 2027. The instructor will prepare students for juries, competitions, and other pursuits and, where applicable, mentor students in applying to summer music festivals. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a positive attitude, be an excellent citizen with colleagues, and support BYU’s mission and the AIMS of a BYU Education. The role also requires the ability to mentor students through a gospel lens.

The position starts January 4, 2027, and requires the successful candidate to relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address the candidate’s understanding of and commitment to BYU’s mission and AIMS; additional instructions vary depending on whether the applicant is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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. All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church are preferred. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the affiliated church’s principles and doctrines.

Requirements

• A master's degree in music, completed by the position start date.
• Extensive professional performance experience in violin.
• Ability to mentor students through a gospel lens.
• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement with the application.
• All employees are required to 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

• Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preferred.

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.
• Support BYU’s mission and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
• Mentor students through a gospel lens.
• Support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the affiliated church’s principles and doctrines.

What This Job Offers

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