"Assistant Professor - Music - Applied Upper Strings, Concertmaster"

Position Summary

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Applied Upper Strings, Concertmaster
Department of Music
Holland College of Arts and Media

Faculty Assignments:

• Teach applied lessons to undergraduate violin and viola.
• Lead weekly upper strings studio class.
• Team-teach string techniques.
• May teach in additional areas based on department needs and candidate's experience, such as music theory/aural skills, functional piano, music appreciation, music business, music technology.
• Perform and act as Concertmaster of the Southeast Symphony Orchestra. Duties to include sectional coachings, bowings, etc.
• Actively participate in areas reviewed for promotion and tenure, including teaching effectiveness, professional growth, and service activities (including, but not limited to, advising, academic duties, and recruitment and retention efforts on- and off- campus).

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate or ABD (with completion by August 1, 2026) in music. Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government-certified university.
• Elevated profile or promising trajectory as a violin performer.
• Demonstrated experience teaching upper strings and the ability to teach in a secondary area.
• Demonstrated ability to act as Concertmaster.
• Demonstrated commitment to recruiting and retaining students.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate students and work collegially when interacting with the University community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available August 1, 2026, and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 10, 2025.

To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing all required qualifications.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Video recording of recital, solo performance, or other significant performance activity. (To submit a video recording, please provide a web link or embed the video in a supported file type, such as a PDF or Microsoft Office file type.)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts. (Official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted.)
• Name, affiliation, and contact information of at least three current professional references.

Additional Information

Department Website: Department of Music

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.