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Assistant Professor of Violin
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor of ViolinApplication Window
Open date: December 6, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
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.
Position description
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.
Qualifications
- 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
Application Requirements
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
About UC Santa Barbara
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.