What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Violin position at University of California - Santa Barbara?
Open date: December 6, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The Department of Music seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor of Violin, a tenure-track position at the University of California, Santa Barbara, during the 2025-2026 academic year. Instructional duties will include teaching violin lessons, coaching chamber music, and offering lower and/or upper division courses that enhance the department's curriculum. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
- A minimum of a Master of Music in Violin, at least 3 years of professional experience and at least 2 years of teaching experience at the university, conservatory or community college level.
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- A minimum of a Bachelor of Music in Violin, at least 10 years of professional experience and at least 2 years of teaching experience at the university, conservatory or community college level.
- A demonstrated record of significant violin performances, recordings, and creative activity
- Ability to teach diverse genres and/or techniques and/or career-related topics such as professional development
- Significant knowledge of solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire
- Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment
- The potential to participate in student recruitment
- The potential to contribute actively to departmental and university service
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Sample Recordings - A PDF document of 10 URL links of recent performances with dates and relevant program information (on YouTube, Spotify, Google Drive or a personal website).
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
- 3-4 letters of reference required
A minimum of three letters of recommendation required.
Help contact: picabo@music.ucsb.edu
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $82,200 - $111,800
