Lecturer in Violin / Concertmaster

Job Summary

The Department of Music invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Violin / Concertmaster within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. This faculty position will teach applied violin lessons, serve as Concertmaster of the Orchestra of the Incarnate Word, and may also be asked to teach other courses or coach ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all rehearsals and concerts of the Orchestra of the Incarnate Word.
• Fulfill duties typical of the concertmaster of a student / community orchestra in coordination with the ensemble's music director.
• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive applied lessons and/or lectures, depending on teaching assignment.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Cultivate respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Music with an emphasis in Violin Performance or Pedagogy.
• At least two (2) years of experience teaching applied lessons in violin.
• Evidence of significant performing experience on violin, including experience as a concertmaster.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Music with an emphasis in Violin Performance or Pedagogy.
• College/university-level teaching experience.
• Professional concertmaster experience.
• String chamber ensemble coaching experience.

Physical Demands

Typical of faculty in this discipline and instrument.