Assistant Professor of Music, Violin (T/TE))

The Provost's Academic Success Goals prioritize "Success for Every Student." This includes, among other things, engaging students in experiential learning across the curriculum, knowing how to think critically, enjoying a sense of belonging, and being resilient. These priorities must be embedded in all teaching and mentoring of students, and evident, specifically, in the assigned courses... Teach and recruit outstanding undergraduate and graduate violin students. Maintain an active profile as a performing artist and teacher. Conduct weekly master classes. Coach chamber music. Teach pedagogy, literature, and other courses according to qualifications and needs or the school. Mentor and advise graduate students (MM and DMA) through completion of their degree process, including recitals, document preparation/dissertations. Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success. Provide artistic leadership and collaborate closely with other faculty in program planning, recruitment, and outreach. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff across the School of Music, College of Fine Arts, University, and community to advance performance, research, and service initiatives. Build and sustain partnerships and outreach opportunities with public and private schools, community organizations and professional musicians. Maintain an active profile as a performing artist locally, regionally, nationally. Maintain a continuous trajectory in the area of scholarship and creative activity. Participate and provide leadership in service and outreach to the school, college, university, community, and profession. Knowledge, Skills Abilities (KSAs) Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and community members from a wide range of backgrounds. Ability to foster and maintain positive professional relationships. Knowledge of the needs that impact the arc of success and thriving for choral students. Skills to create teaching environments that are welcoming and responsive to the varying needs , interests, and strengths of all students. Skills to encourage critical thinking and respectful dialogue. Ability to foster a sense of belonging and opportunities for personal and professional development. Communication skills that contribute to a respectful productive work environment. Knowledge of how to address barriers in access, belonging, and success in the music professions and choral education. Ability to support the university's efforts to build and sustain a vibrant respectful workplace. Ability to participate in workshops and activities that help build a vibrant school climate.