Assistant/Associate Professor of Violin

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor of Violin, tenure-track, full-time (9 month)

Start Date: August 16, 2027

Required Qualifications

- Earned Master of Music Degree in Violin Performance

- Evidence of successful recruiting, mentoring, and teaching at the collegiate level

- Creative/scholarly accomplishments demonstrated through national and international performances, master classes, presentations at conferences, recordings, publications, and/or professional leadership

Desired Qualifications

- Earned doctoral degree in Violin performance or equivalent professional experience

- Experience guiding creative activity and research at the graduate level

- We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the collaborative activities of our string area, with compelling records of experience in areas such as, but not limited to, chamber music, community outreach and engagement, and interdisciplinary projects.

Application Materials

Please submit 1) a letter of application, 2) a complete curriculum vitae, 3) four digital links to performances, including at least three recordings from within the last two years (live performances preferred), 4) at least three current letters of reference, and 5) contact information for three additional references.

Additional materials, including video-recorded teaching samples, may be requested at a later date.

Inquiries should be addressed to: Dr. Jonathan Ruck at jruck@ou.edu

Screening will begin November 13, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/194776.