Tenure Track Assistant Professor Viola;

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Viola )

For best consideration, apply by:
December 15, 2025.

Within the required Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, candidates should include an explanation of how their teaching practice meets the needs of the diverse population of students at the University of Hartford, focusing, in particular, on pedagogical approaches that support student success. If relevant, candidates should also comment on research, scholarship, practice or creative activity that will contribute to the inclusive excellence goals to which the University of Hartford is committed.

It is recommended that candidates approach this statement thoughtfully and use specific examples to illustrate their Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging.

In your cover letter, please relate your experience to the required and desired qualifications in addition to highlighting what unique skills you would bring to The Hartt School.

In your teaching philosophy, please include strategies for recruiting and retaining quality students and pedagogical methods for viola performance students.

For the Performance Samples application submission requirement:
Send three recordings made within the past five years. The recordings may be audio and/or video and may be from live performances or studio recordings. Provide external links to the files (e.g., MP3, MP4, You Tube, etc.) in one PDF document using the heading "Performance Samples". List the repertoire being performed and include specific time stamps for up to thirty (30) minutes for the committee to review.

Recital, concerto, and chamber music recordings are acceptable; however, the three recordings may not all be of chamber music repertoire.

Job Title:

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Viola )

Salary Range: $68,000 - 70,000

The Hartt School, a conservatory of Music, Dance, and Theatre at the University of Hartford, invites applications for a full‑time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Viola beginning August 2026. The next Assistant Professor of Viola will have demonstrated excellence in teaching Applied Viola at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to recruit a studio of students. We seek candidates who possess a collaborative spirit suited to enhancing a collegial department culture.

• Teach weekly applied viola lessons to performance and non‑performance majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach a weekly applied viola studio class to performance and non‑performance majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including coordination of on‑campus and off‑campus performances and events.
• Instruct courses aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs. Potential courses may include orchestral repertoire for viola, viola ensemble, and chamber music.
• Advise students and participate in the assessment of students, studio juries, and MM and DMA capstone recital juries.
• Develop and implement a vigorous strategy to grow and expand the viola program and to recruit and retain new undergraduate and graduate students and evaluate audition materials from students seeking admission.
• May Chair the Chamber Music program, including coordinating solo and chamber music performances and innovative artistic collaborations on and off campus.
• Remain active in creative/scholarly pursuits, maintain/develop a national and international profile as a performer and educator, and seek peer reviews, as appropriate—all as expected for the successful pursuit of tenure and promotion.
• Maintain an active presence within the department by attending on‑campus performances and participating in events such as concerts, faculty recitals, and other gatherings when time permits.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty colleagues; take an active role in advancing the curriculum development and the long‑term goals of the viola program; attend area, division, and Hartt faculty meetings; and serve on departmental, school, and university committees.
• Lead collaborative artistic initiatives and cultivate and maintain professional relationships with strings musicians in schools and universities in the region.