Grand Valley State University
Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola - Music, Theatre, and Dance
Allendale, MI · Full-time
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About the role
- Consideration of applicants will begin on October 15, 2026.
- The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.
- GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Responsibilities
- A one-page document with YouTube links to a 20-minute performance video and a 20-minute private violin and/or viola lesson or masterclass, both recorded within the past three years.
- There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in violin and/or viola performance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
- Applicants are expected to have a graduate degree in violin and/or viola performance.
- Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.
- The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Our six-degree programs are offered by 34 full-time faculty with over 150 performances by faculty, guest artists, and students each year.
Nice to have
- Completed DMA in violin and/or viola performance.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting and teaching a collegiate violin and/or viola studio.
- A cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU.
Compensation
- Salary/Benefits: $69,397; commensurate with experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
- Required Qualifications and Education:
- Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- CLAS is a student-centered learning community that welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life.
- Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to offering students an accessible and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education that prepares them for meaningful careers.
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Company info
- We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Equal opportunity
- Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing
- equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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