Assistant Professor of Violin
Carnegie Mellon University: College of Fine Arts: Music
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Description:
The Carnegie Mellon University School of Music invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Violin. We seek an accomplished, dedicated, and inspiring artist and teacher to join our string faculty and build a robust and vibrant violin studio within the diverse environment of a large private research university. We are searching for an innovative role model with a strong pedagogical background and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive artistic excellence.
The School of Music is housed primarily in a turn-of-the-20th century masterpiece of architectural design, the College of Fine Arts, along with newly renovated spaces in the adjacent Hall of the Arts. The school offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (in Performance, Composition, and Electronic Music), a Bachelor of Science in Music & Technology, and the BXA Intercollege degree, along with a Master of Music, Master of Music in Music Education, Master of Science in Music & Technology, and the Advanced Music Studies Certificate. Located in one of America's most vibrant urban centers, the School of Music offers outstanding artistic and academic training. Students benefit from area professional musical organizations that include the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, and Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.
The duties for the position include:
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Teach undergraduate and graduate violin students
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Perform necessary recruitment activities to build and retain a full studio
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Coach chamber music ensembles
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Maintain an active artistic profile, with impact nationally & internationally
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Engage in service activities within the school, college, and university
Qualifications:
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A master's degree or equivalent professional experience
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A significant record of ongoing professional experience as a soloist, chamber musician, and/or orchestral musician
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Experience teaching violin at an advanced level and attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding students
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Ability to work collaboratively in a multifaceted academic environment, including collaborations in the School of Music, College of Fine Arts, and the wider university
