Assistant Professor of ViolinPosition Number: 929785
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview:East Carolina University is a public doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. It is one of the largest universities in North Carolina. ECU offers 84 bachelors degree programs, 68 masters degree programs, 13 research doctoral degrees, 6 professional doctoral degrees, the Brody School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine.
The School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 200 music majors and minors with over 50 faculty and staff. The school is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Job Duties:The School of Music seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Violin. This is a 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible appointment to begin August 2026. Primary responsibilities will be to teach, recruit and maintain an undergraduate and graduate violin studio and possible additional duties based on the interests of the applicant and the needs of the School. The successful candidate will be expected to continue an active performing career, both outside of the university and at the School of Music. The successful candidate will demonstrate high potential for recruitment.
Minimum Education/Experience:Masters degree in music required. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching. Outstanding artistry in solo performance, chamber music, and/or ensemble performance experience is also required. The successful candidate must demonstrate high potential for recruiting and maintaining an outstanding studio.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:Earned DMA or PhD. Established record of college music teaching, performance, and scholarship.
Special Instructions to Applicant:ECU requires applicants to complete a candidate profile online to be considered for the position at
ecu.peopleadmin.com. Candidates must also upload the following items:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- List of five references with contact information
- Brief statement of teaching philosophy and recruitment strategies
- List of electronic links to performances of solo and collaborative repertoire, including live performances (please include date). Performance links should be in streaming format only.
Additional materials, such as videos of teaching, may be required after initial screening. Official transcripts will be required of finalists of the position.
Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant:In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 04/08/2026
To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92034
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