Assistant Professor of Music in Viola
About The Position
Stetson University seeks an outstanding musician and educator for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Music in Viola, starting in August 2027. The successful candidate will bring a proven record of performance excellence and effective teaching experience to Stetson’s undergraduate-only viola studio. Broad knowledge of solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire and demonstrated potential for effective recruiting are essential. A terminal degree (DMA or PhD) in music is preferred, though candidates with a master’s degree and significant professional achievement, ABD doctoral candidates, and individuals with equivalent international credentials will be considered. We are especially interested in applicants whose candidacy demonstrates a strong alignment with the recently reaffirmed University Values. For more information on our expectations in teaching and scholarship, our tenure policies, and our support for faculty development, please see the Academic Affairs website.
Requirements
- Proven record of performance excellence
- Effective teaching experience in an undergraduate-only viola studio
- Broad knowledge of solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire
- Demonstrated potential for effective recruiting
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree (DMA or PhD) in music
- Master’s degree and significant professional achievement
- ABD doctoral candidates
- Equivalent international credentials
- Strong alignment with the recently reaffirmed University Values
Responsibilities
- Teaching applied viola
- Leading weekly studio classes
- Coaching chamber ensembles
- Contributing to instruction within the string area, including courses in string pedagogy for performance majors and string instrumental techniques for Music Education majors
- Mentoring undergraduate music students inside and outside of the studio
- Actively recruiting a diverse body of talented string players
- Contributing to the School of Music curriculum in a secondary area of teaching appropriate to their expertise and the needs of the School (e.g., symphonic and chamber music literature, core music history, other music offerings)
- Contributing a student-centered immersive experience (equivalent to one course) as a part of the University’s experiential, contemporary, and integrative learning initiative – Hatter Ready
- Teaching general education music courses designed for non-music majors
Benefits
- Salary is competitive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
