Lecturer in Music

The Department of Music at the University of Virginia seeks applications for an Lecturer in Music with a specialization in Horn. The appointment begins on August 26, 2025. This is a one-year benefits-eligible, tenure-ineligible appointment. Duties include performing as Principal Horn in the Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia, coaching orchestra horn sectionals, and coaching a chamber music ensemble, with potential for additional performance opportunities. The Instructor in Horn will also maintain a studio of primarily undergraduate students. These private lessons are compensated beyond the wages of the primary teaching duties.

The UVA Music Department supports a vibrant performance program featuring a wide range of ensembles such as new music, jazz, wind ensemble, and many more. In addition, the Department offers innovative programs in Composition and Computer Technologies, and Critical and Comparative Studies. We are very interested in attracting excellent performance colleagues who can also interact with these areas of the Department in some way.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a master's degree in music by the date of appointment. Successful teaching and recruiting experience at the university level and evidence of significant experience as a solo and ensemble performer is desired. Candidates should be comfortable teaching students of varying skill levels (music majors and non-majors) and teaching a range of techniques and repertoires. Click here for information on the University of Virginia.

Application Instructions

Please apply through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/169202. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter of interest describing performance and teaching experience, as well as experience working with students of varying skill levels (music majors and non-majors) and teaching a range of techniques and repertoires.
• CV
• Links to at least two live, unedited, audio only recordings with descriptions (maximum of four).
• Contact information, including titles, of three references.

Documents may be combined into one PDF. Applicants that do not contain all the required documents will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin on July 7, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.

This position will not sponsor applications for work visas.

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

For questions about the position, please contact Tina Knight, Assistant to the Chair and Academic Programs Coordinator, trk4n@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recreiter, unw5dq@virginia.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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