Assistant Professor of Violin

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

James Madison University’s School of Music seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a collegial community dedicated to cultivating creativity, artistry, and curiosity through music.

The position’s primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral applied violin lessons, as well as courses in violin performance and pedagogy. Additional duties include advising undergraduate and graduate research and writing, engaging in scholarly and creative activities, and recruiting students. The faculty member will also contribute to the wider community through performances, masterclasses, workshops, educational outreach, partnerships, and other public-facing artistic or educational activities, while fostering collaboration with colleagues, students, and community partners.

The School of Music has approximately 400 undergraduate majors, 75 graduate students, and 200 music minors. Its 45 full-time and 25 part-time faculty members support more than 200 performances and presentations each year.

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 and 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 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 applied violin lessons to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students.
• 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.
• Foster meaningful collaboration with colleagues, students, and community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree