TT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of VIOLIN / UMKC CONSERVATORY / Music Division

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UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

CONSERVATORY

Music Division/Violin

The UMKC Conservatory is a vibrant community of artists,
educators, and scholars located in the heart of Kansas City's
thriving arts corridor. Committed to fostering excellence,
innovation, and equity, the Conservatory prepares students to
become leading performers, educators, conductors, and
scholar-artists. As part of an R-1 public research
university, the Conservatory offers exceptional opportunities
for ¿ interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and
global impact .

We seek candidates who:

• help build the future of performance, education, and research

in the performing arts; ¿

• demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that

learning is an ongoing process;

• believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves,

each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that
culture forward;

• engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the

global population;

adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within
frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.

Music

• Areas of Study - Conservatory | UMKC

Job Description

The UMKC Conservatory seeks an accomplished teacher-artist for a
full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Violin position.The
successful candidate will teach applied violin at the undergraduate
and graduate levels, providing effective collegiate teaching and
mentorship through a strong knowledge of violin literature and
pedagogy. The successful candidate will provide artistic and
professional development of students with diverse backgrounds,
interests, and career goals and show a commitment to student
success, recruitment, and the development of a supportive and
high-achieving studio. The candidate will maintain an active
professional performance profile with existing or potential for
national recognition and participate in appropriate performance
activities, including solo recitals, chamber music, orchestral, or
other artistic collaborations. The candidate will maintain
activities contributing to all facets of the Division of Music and
the UMKC Conservatory, including academic, performance, and service
components characteristic of a Conservatory within a university and
collaboration with colleagues across Music, Dance, and Theatre,
while making contributions that enrich the cultural environment and
the quality of life in the greater Kansas City metropolitan
community.

This position is also an opportunity to lead the Conservatory's
string area forward. We seek a violinist who will develop, in
collaboration with string faculty colleagues and ensemble
directors, a vision for modern string training that aligns with the
Conservatory's vision of artistic and pedagogical excellence,
community-centered learning, and research and creativity in the
integrated performing arts, and who will guide its implementation
across studio, chamber, and orchestral instruction.

Candidates are encouraged to read the Conservatory’s mission,
vision, and principles here:
https://conservatory.umkc.edu/about-us/vision-mission-principles.html
.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold a master's degree in music, violin
performance, or a related field, and demonstrate professional
achievement in violin performance. Candidates must also demonstrate
teaching experience or clear potential for successful
collegiate-level violin instruction, knowledge of violin and string
literature and contemporary pedagogy, strong communication,
organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated
commitment to student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will hold a DMA, PhD, or equivalent terminal
degree in music, violin performance, or a related field (ABD
considered if the degree is completed by the time of appointment,
Fall 2027) and will have successful collegiate-level violin
teaching experience. Candidates should demonstrate an established
or emerging national performance profile, experience recruiting and
retaining students, and broad knowledge of solo, chamber, and
orchestral repertoire. Experience teaching and performing diverse
musical styles, active engagement in the professional string
community, experience providing artistic or curricular leadership
within a string area, studio, or ensemble program, and experience
with interdisciplinary collaboration and community outreach are
also preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience
and evidence of success in scholarly activity. This is a 9-month,
benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment starting with
Fall semester 2027. This appointment is eligible for tenure and
promotion.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans,
tuition discounts for all 4 UM System campuses for full-time
employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions
that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules
promote a positive work/life balance .

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at Careers - Human Resources |
University of Missouri-Kansas City / Academic Positions /
Prospective employees: Job Opening ID 61398 .

Please complete the online application form with questions, and
submit the following materials:

• A one-page cover letter ¿ that explains how your work,

past or future, aligns with the Conservatory vision statement,
including your vision for modern string training at a conservatory
within a research university.
https://conservatory.umkc.edu/about-us/vision-mission-principles.html

• Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for at least three

references.

• Links to recent live performances and produced recordings.

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or
Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment
. Additionally, please limit the document name to 50
characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /,
&, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11MB .

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application,

please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu
.

• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu

including the Job Identification number 61398 and name of
the position.

• Reasonable accommodation may be requested during the

application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation,
please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816)
235-1323.

We will request higher education transcripts and begin references
for applicants who progress to the finalist stage. A Criminal
Background Check is required for hire.

Application Deadline

Application review will begin upon receipt. Applications will be
accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates
currently in the United States in H-1B status or other
work-authorized status.

Other Information

For more than a century, UMKC Conservatory has been a leader in
creating Kansas City’s cultural riches and in extending UMKC's
reach nationally and internationally. Focused upon creativity,
performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts, UMKC
Conservatory is, at heart, a community of warm and fiercely
dedicated people. Conservatory | University of
Missouri-Kansas City

Community Information

A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas
City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community
with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. Our
UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of cultural arts,
business activity, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!),
trendy neighborhoods, and health science research engagement for
both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are
home to the internationally acclaimed Kauffman Center for the
Performing Arts , a rich history of cultural arts and music, a
new international airport, national championship sports teams,
NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and
supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has
rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails all
within a short drive for those that enjoy time in the great
outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone! https://www.visitkc.com/

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the
campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the
surrounding community.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For
additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity
& Title IX at 816-235-6910.