Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- Completed DMA in violin and/or viola performance.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting and teaching a collegiate
violin and/or viola studio.
Responsibilities:
Tenure-track faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
are typically hired on nine-month contracts, with a nine-credit
hour teaching load per semester. They are also expected to engage
in scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus,
which is equivalent to three credit hours of additional
responsibilities in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or
service depending on the successful candidate's interests and the
department's needs. Primary duties will include the teaching and
mentoring of university level violin and viola students with
additional teaching in the core music curriculum as assigned. The
teaching assignment will be dependent upon the successful
candidate's qualifications and interests, and the needs of the
department.
Department: The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance
provides an intensive performing arts education within a liberal
education. Our six-degree programs are offered by 34 full-time
faculty with over 150 performances by faculty, guest artists, and
students each year. The department is located on the Valley Campus
in the Haas Center for the Performing Arts.
College: The College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest and most intellectually
diverse college at Grand Valley State University, offering over 50
bachelor's degree programs, badges, and certificates spanning the
natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities,
and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered learning
community that welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and
engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and
enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active
teacher-scholars committed to offering students an accessible and
community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education that prepares
them for meaningful careers. There are many opportunities for
collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on
and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new
faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a
community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and
thrive together.
University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public
comprehensive institution located in West Michigan. GVSU has
multiple campuses-the Valley Campus in Allendale, Michigan; the
City Campus located in downtown Grand Rapids, which includes the
Robert C. Pew and Health campuses; and several regional centers.
The University attracts undergraduate and graduate students with
its high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has
been nationally recognized for innovation. The greater Grand Rapids
metropolitan area has a population of more than one million people,
is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. GVSU is located
within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan
beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational
venues. Information on Community Resources can be found on the
Community Resources
page of the GVSU Human Resources website.
How To Apply: Apply online at
GVSU Careers.
To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the
following items to the online application:
- A cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications
and your motivation to teach at GVSU.
- Curriculum vitae which includes contact information for three
professional references.
- Teaching philosophy that includes examples of the candidate's
past successful student recruitment activities.
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students
are acceptable).
- A one-page document with YouTube links to a 20-minute
performance video and a 20-minute private violin and/or viola
lesson or masterclass, both recorded within the past three
years.
The online application will allow you to attach these documents
electronically to the same file location. Applicants selected for
interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to
the interview. If you need assistance, email Human Resources at
hro@gvsu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to the
Search Committee Chair: Joel Schut (schutjo@gvsu.edu).
Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin
on October 15, 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the
discretion of the University thereafter.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical
stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The information contained in this job description is for
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by
the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. See
www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD
Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or
1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity
for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University policy extends protections to additional
identities.
To apply, visit https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Assistant-Professor-of-Violin-and-Viola---Music--Theatre--and-Dance_R105056
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