Lecturer (Applied Violin)

Position Title: Lecturer (Applied Violin)

Department: Music

Campus Location: Washburn University

Position Summary:

Washburn University’s Department of Music invites applications for
the position of Lecturer of Applied Violin. The position will begin
August 1, 2027. This position is a nine-month appointment as a
lecturer.

Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to
pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a
dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage
all learners.

About Washburn University:

Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public
institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has
earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for
first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over
7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are
first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has
created educational pathways for all students to be successful and
achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic
faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning
and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one
thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and
strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program,
and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn
seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for
creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership,
achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was
recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for,
according to Great Colleges to Work For program.

Essential Functions:

• Fulfill teaching expectations associated with non-tenure-track

appointment. Teach 12-hours per semester (either in-person or
online, according to departmental needs) or equivalent full
workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.

• Teaching will include violin and viola as well as additional

music courses as needed by the department that fit the candidate’s
qualifications.

• Maintain an active role in the recruitment and retention of music

students.

• Maintain a public profile as a performer and teacher.
• Serve as faculty advisor for the Fetter String Quartet.
• Fulfill service expectations associated with appointment by

engaging in service activities in the department, university, and
profession.

• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as

appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in violin performance; ABD applicants will be

considered with completion of doctorate by August 1, 2028.

• Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching

practices that engage all learners.

• Official educational transcripts required at the time of

hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional performance experience in chamber and symphonic

repertoire.

• Experience teaching and recruiting students at the university

level.

• Experience in teaching applied viola.
• Experience in teaching and working with youth string

programs.

• Experience teaching string students in Public School music

programs.

• Experience in coaching/leading string ensembles[RC1Washburn

University is committed to providing an environment for individuals
to pursue educational and employment opportunities free from
discrimination and/or harassment. The University prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national
origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or
parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an
applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in
the application or interview process, please email
benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5)
business days in advance of the date you need the requested
accommodation.