Part-time Visiting Instructor of Music - Violin/Viola
Part-time Visiting Instructor of Music - Violin/Viola
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$ 41300 - 44800
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Job Description
The Department of Music at St. Olaf College invites applications for a parttime (0.7 FTE) oneyear position in Violin/Viola at the level of Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor to begin August 2025This position has the potential for additional years of reappointment.
The successful candidate will possess a strong background in violin and viola pedagogy a consistent record of professional experience or emerging visibility as a performer/scholar and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a thriving and diverse undergraduate music program. The position focuses on teaching studio violin lessons to music majors and nonmusic majors in both professional and liberal arts degree programs; the successful candidate may also teach intermediatetoadvanced viola students. Additional responsibilities may include coaching string chamber music assisting with stringrelated events collaborating with music faculty in performances serving on departmental committees and participating in student recruitment efforts. Consequently the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
Salary: $41300 $44800
Qualifications
To be considered applicants must possess an MM or DMA in violin or viola performance and/or pedagogy. Experience teaching viola is preferred but not required.
About the Department
The Department of Music serves over 1000 students in the classroom and in a variety of large and small ensembles. Internationally renowned faculty and excellent facilities create a stimulating learning environment part of campus life that embraces the arts in general and music in particular. The Department hosts approximately 180 concerts each academic year and is dedicated to providing conservatorylevel music experiences to majors and nonmajors alike. The Department offers a wide variety of majors including Bachelor of Music in Performance Music Education Church Music Composition and Elective Studies along with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and Music for Social Impact. More information about the Music Department may be found at strive to be a campus of welcome where students faculty and staff thrive by bringing their full humanitygender identity sexuality race ethnicity national origin socioeconomic class disability religion spirituality and ageto the Hill each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity transparency trust cooperation consensus respect and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening cultivating a growth mindset respecting those with different views being informed by data and understanding that the work is ongoing collaborative organic and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Community and Belonging webpageto learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
How to Apply
A complete application includes the following:
References: Provide contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in violin/viola teaching and performance.
Supporting Documents and URLS:
- Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this particular position
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial)
- Teaching Statement
- Links to three videos of recent performances
- Links to three videos of teaching demonstrations 2030 minutes each featuring teaching of advanced repertoire suitable for college level study
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position department or college may be directed to Louis Epstein Department Chair at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
