Assistant/Associate Professor, Violin

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate violin performance majors through weekly private lessons.
• Teach and lead weekly violin studio class.
• Coach chamber music ensembles.
• Prepare students for recitals, mock auditions, juries, competitions, graduate school auditions, and professional orchestra auditions.
• Recruit outstanding violin students through auditions, outreach, masterclasses, and other recruitment activities.
• Participate in admissions by reviewing applications, evaluating auditions, and interviewing prospective students.
• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, jury evaluations, and progress reports.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, auditions, performances, commencement, and other university and Conservatory events.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the mission and artistic excellence of the Conservatory.
• Maintain an active professional profile that enhances the reputation of the Conservatory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated record of excellence as a performing violinist.
• Strong commitment to student mentorship and artistic development.
• Demonstrated success recruiting and developing highly talented violin performance majors.
• Demonstrated success preparing students for professional orchestra auditions, competitions, and graduate study.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Experience coaching chamber music.
• Experience working in a highly selective conservatory or equivalent professional training environment.
• Established professional network within the classical music community.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, including learning management systems such as Canvas, Microsoft Office, and virtual teaching platforms.
• Appreciation for diverse learning styles and the ability to adapt instructional methods to meet student needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Violin Performance; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Collegiate-level violin teaching experience required.

Residency Requirements

Must be established and maintain local residence in South Florida within reasonable daily commuting distance of Lynn University to fulfill regular in-person teaching and campus responsibilities.

Rank and Salary

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and professional profile.

To Apply

Applications must include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional credentials, contact information for at least three references, and copies of all college transcripts. Official transcripts will be required before the successful candidate is approved to teach.

Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

To Apply

Completed applications will be reviewed upon receipt for match to potential needs. Only completed applications will be reviewed, which must include a short cover letter, resume or CV with detailed academic credentials, three letters of reference, and copies of all college transcripts. Before an applicant is approved to teach official transcripts will also be required.