Assistant Professor of Violin

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The James Madison University School of Music seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, collegial culture focused on cultivating creativity, artistry, and curiosity through music. Primary duties include teaching applied violin lessons to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as courses in violin performance and pedagogy. The role also includes advising undergraduate and graduate research and writing, engaging in scholarly and creative activities, and recruiting. The faculty member will engage with the broader community through performances, masterclasses, workshops, educational outreach, partnerships, and other public-facing artistic or educational activities. They will also foster meaningful collaboration with colleagues, students, and community partners. The School of Music has approximately 400 undergraduate majors, 75 graduate students, and 200 music minors, with 45 full-time and 25 part-time faculty. It presents more than 200 performances and presentations annually.

Requirements

Doctorate in violin performance; ABD candidates may be considered if they anticipate completing the degree before August 10, 2027.
Record of exceptional teaching of applied violin.
Demonstrated potential for recruiting, mentoring, and sustaining a thriving violin studio.
Significant artistic achievement with demonstrated potential for professional development and national and/or international recognition as an artist-scholar.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success teaching applied violin at undergraduate and graduate levels to students with a broad range of musical backgrounds, abilities, interests, and professional aspirations.
Substantial experience as a collaborative artist and a demonstrated commitment to participating in a vibrant culture of ensemble music-making among colleagues and students.
Demonstrated engagement with current trends and developments in violin pedagogy, performance practice, and the evolving professional landscape for musicians, with the ability to incorporate these perspectives into teaching and curriculum.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral applied violin lessons.
Teach courses in violin performance and pedagogy.
Advise undergraduate and graduate-level research and writing.
Engage in scholarly and creative activities.
Recruit students and help sustain a thriving violin studio.
Participate in performances, masterclasses, workshops, educational outreach, partnerships, and other public-facing artistic or educational activities.
Collaborate meaningfully with colleagues, students, and community partners.