Viola Adjunct Applied Faculty

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary:  Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music's mission is to enable every student to find his or her best musical voice; prepare each to fulfill society's need for artistic and innovative musicians, scholars, music educators, and ambassadors for the arts; and graduate each with hope, confidence, and distinction.

About the Position:

The Adjunct Applied Viola Professor will teach individualized lessons, starting August 25, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Applied Viola during daytime hours on campus;
• Provide leadership to Mason’s Viola Studio to include coordination of studio classes as well as on-campus and off-campus performances and events;
• Coordinate recruitment for the Viola Studio;
• Coordinate recitals and juries for the Viola Studio; and
• Participate in the Strings Area initiatives, including performances, faculty recitals, auditions, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Music required; 
• Successful experience teaching at the college level;
• Desire to work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds; and
• Established reputation as a Violist including live performances and recordings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Music.

Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, curiculum vitae, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Posting Open Date:  April 18, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  May 9, 2025

Open Until Filled?:  Yes