The Hartt School at the University of Hartford
Tenure Track Assistant Professor Viola
The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Overview
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. Responsibilities
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. 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. Qualifications
The candidate 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.
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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. Responsibilities
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. 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. Qualifications
The candidate 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.
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