Assistant Professor, Violin and ViolaPosition Number: 125100
Department: Music
Job PurposeThe School of Music at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola, beginning August 2026.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential FunctionsDuties include teaching Applied Violin and Viola. Candidate will be principally involved in String education programs, including Pedagogy, String methods, and a supervisory/teaching role in the Tennessee Tech String Project. Duties also include performing in a principal role with the resident professional Bryan Symphony Orchestra and assisting with BSO orchestra sectionals. Additional teaching duties may be assigned depending on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. The candidate will be expected to actively recruit violin and viola students and build and maintain professional relationships with K-12 school music teachers. In addition, the successful candidate will engage in university service and outreach.
Minimum Qualifications - Earned Doctorate in Music required (ABD may be considered, but the candidate must be awarded their Doctorate before the August 1, 2026, starting date).
- Evidence of excellence as a performer and teacher.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience as a professional performer in solo, orchestral, and chamber settings.
- Experience as a teacher at the College and/or University level, in private instruction and/or in the public schools.
- Evidence of success in recruiting/retaining high-level students
- Experience in Research, Scholarship and/or Creative Activity related to violin/viola/string performance and teaching.
- Potential to develop a regional and national reputation/profile as a teacher and performer of the violin/viola.
Work Hours: Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2026.
Benefits InformationBenefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
To apply, visit https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/19311jeid-1aedbd442638d643971a62335085e120
