Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola

About the role

The School of Music at Marshall University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2024.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied violin and viola students.
• Recruit students for the strings area.
• Coach string chamber ensembles.
• Maintain an active professional performance profile.
• Teach music theory and aural skills courses as a secondary specialization.
• Potentially teach courses in music education and/or conduct the orchestra, depending on candidate strengths and school needs.
• Contribute to the university’s general education curriculum, employing high‑impact teaching practices such as Community‑based Learning, Critical Thinking, First‑Year Seminar, Writing Across the Curriculum, etc.
• Support interdisciplinary programs of study within the College.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Music (ABD considered).
• Professional performance experience.
• Evidence of successful student recruitment and effective teaching.