Assistant Professor of Music (Violin)

St. Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MN
Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Violin at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 2027. Responsibilities will include providing applied lessons in violin to music majors and non-majors; teaching string techniques; coaching chamber ensembles; teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise; academic advising; and department- and college-wide service. Candidates with conducting experience may be considered to direct the St. Olaf Philharmonia Orchestra.

Requirements

  • Teacher-artist with an emerging national presence
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and perform violin across diverse musical styles
  • Active participant in the string community
  • Proven ability to recruit, retain, and foster an inclusive, vibrant undergraduate studio culture
  • DMA degree or equivalent experience in violin performance
  • Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level

Nice To Haves

  • Conducting experience

Responsibilities

  • Providing applied lessons in violin to music majors and non-majors
  • Teaching string techniques
  • Coaching chamber ensembles
  • Teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise
  • Academic advising
  • Department- and college-wide service
  • Directing the St. Olaf Philharmonia Orchestra (for candidates with conducting experience)

Benefits

  • Full-time, tenure-track position
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