Assistant Professor of Music, Violin/Viola - 999137

Title: Assistant Professor of Music, Violin/Viola - 999137 Position Number: 999137 Unit/Department: Music Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Department Summary: Drake University’s Department of Music (School of Fine Arts) is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Department’s mission is to provide a center for the student and understanding of music that develops students’ intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication. Drake University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Drake offers the best of both worlds: a department that is large enough to support a vast range of musical activities, but small enough that students receive highly personal attention. We pride ourselves on providing big-school opportunities in a small-school environment, and our graduates are well-trained and well-rounded musicians who are highly competitive in a wide range of vocational fields. For more information about the department, visit: https://www.drake.edu/music/. Job Summary: Teach undergraduate studio violin and viola, orchestral excerpts, pedagogy, and coach chamber music. Success as an active and visible recruiter; demonstrated commitment to and record of successful teaching at the University level; an active performer at regional and national levels; demonstrated commitment to professional growth; ability to forge strong community ties. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate or ABD required. College teaching experience and a record of scholarship and recruitment. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate Special Instructions to Applicants: Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, including contact details for three references, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a statement about your experience in recruitment as well as supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds, and (4) links to three live video recordings of performances representing a variety of genres and time periods. Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists. Have Questions? Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: James Romain, james.romain@drake.edu [james.romain@drake.edu] . Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu [jobs@drake.edu]. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States. Review of Applications Begins: For full consideration, apply by September 1, 2026 The position will remain posted until filled. Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide [https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/]. One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits [https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/].

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate studio violin and viola, coach chamber music, and provide instruction in orchestral excerpts and pedagogy. Additionally, the role requires active participation in student recruitment and engagement with the academic community.

Candidates must hold a Doctorate or be ABD, with a demonstrated record of college-level teaching, scholarship, and recruitment success. Applicants are expected to be active performers and contribute to the diversity and excellence of the university.

• Health insurance • Tuition waiver • Tuition exchange programs • Discounts

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• Violin
• Viola
• Music pedagogy
• Chamber music coaching
• Orchestral excerpts
• Recruitment
• Teaching
• Performance
• Scholarship
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Collaborative learning
• Student Development
• Research
• Collaborative Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Pedagogy
• Chamber Music

• Education
• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Assistant Professor of Music
• College Professor (Other)
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
• Postsecondary Teachers

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine