Assistant Professor of Viola/Violin and String Music Education Job at WICHITA ST

Department: School of Music

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule: Varied depending upon class schedule.

Export Compliance Requirement:No export control requirement.

Job Story

Assistant Professor of Viola/Violin and String Music Education: full-time, tenure track.
The faculty member will be a high-string specialist that can recruit and retain undergraduate and graduate violists, teach secondary violin, and support the String Pedagogy and Music Education programs. The academic appointment for this position will be effective August 4, 2025.

At the School of Music, we believe music can transform lives. We dream big and develop creative opportunities to enhance the lives of our students and our community. Our programs provide students with a deep and varied musical education that gives them the freedom to pursue their musical passions, develop their skills, and chart their own career paths. We seek to foster each student's professional and artistic growth through rigorous coursework, applied learning experiences, and personalized mentorship.

The School of Music remains a vibrant part of Wichita State University, dedicated to nurturing the talents of its students and contributing to the rich cultural fabric of the university and the broader community.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

Primary responsibilities include teaching applied viola lessons to undergraduate and graduate students, applied violin lessons to secondary and non-major students as needed, chamber music, and other courses related to string music education. The faculty member will be an avid recruiter and maintain an active creative/research agenda based upon their desires in accordance with the Uniscope model. Demonstration of a collaborative mind-set and exhibition of professional-level performance acumen is desired for the position, including diverse knowledge of string instrument technique, repertoire, and contemporary pedagogies.

Depending on qualifications, possibly teach other courses in the School of Music.

Required Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in direct field
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

Doctoral degree in Music conferred by the time of appointment

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to teach applied viola and violin.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct string pedagogy and techniques courses.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated artist-level performance experience.
• College/university level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated success as a recruiter.

Additional Information:

REQUIRED APPLICANT MATERIALS:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Other document 1: PDF of secure links to Electronic Media including -
1 unedited video of applied teaching (20 minutes)
2-3 videos of solo performances (30 minutes total)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement: