Adjunct Instructor in Music - Strings (Violin and Viola)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor in Music - Strings (Violin and Viola) Division College of Arts & Sciences (DIV) Department Music Location Jackson Job Summary

Union University seeks a qualified individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Music - Strings (Violin and Viola).

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach applied violin and viola, ensemble coaching, string techniques, and string pedagogy. Candidate must have the ability to teach Musicianship/Aural Skills and String Improvisational Techniques in a variety of styles.
• Courses include:

MUS 150 Applied Lessons Freshman (Violin and Viola)

MUS 250 Applied Lessons Sophomore (Violin and Viola)

MUS 350 Applied Lessons Junior (Violin and Viola)

MUS 450 Applied Lessons Senior (Violin and Viola)

MUS 155, 255, 355, 455 String Chamber Ensemble

MUS 237 Strings Methods

MUS 375 String Pedagogy

Emphasis in: Commercial Strings Pedagogy, String Ensemble coaching, and String Improvisation techniques

• Provide direction and supervision for student chamber groups as assigned.
• Perform in Faculty and University ensembles as directed.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Music degree in Violin or Viola Performance, String Pedagogy, or equivalent is required. This position also requires the ability to work in a team leadership setting and strong collaborative skills. The ability to teach Music Theory and Aural Skills courses are necessary. Prior experience teaching undergraduate level group and private strings. The candidate must also have the ability to perform in a variety of music styles, including but not limited to classical music, popular and rock music styles including improvisation, jazz or blues, and country, bluegrass or fiddle techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Violin or Viola performance, String Pedagogy, or equivalent. Extensive solo, symphonic, and/or chamber music performance experience and teaching experience at the college level and/or the commercial industry is also preferred.

Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Physical Requirements

The work performed by this position is of a general office/administrative/teaching nature. It requires the ability to operate a computer, and communicate on the telephone and in writing. Work performed does require some walking on campus, extended periods of time sitting, and some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F090P Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Other (1)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).