Part-Time Faculty of Music (Violin

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Part-Time Faculty of Music (Violin)

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Clayton State University Job Summary

The Clayton State University Department of Film, Communication, and Performing Arts seeks a part-time Instructor of Music with a focus on applied violin. The start date for this position is August 2, 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate music majors and minors, serve on jury and recital grading committees, and periodically contribute to departmental success by teaching courses in another area (or other areas) of the music curriculum.

Examples of current areas of high need include aural skills, health and wellness in the performing arts, music courses in the general education core for the non-major, and courses in the music education curriculum. The department also hopes to create courses to broaden offerings in commercial music and music business in the near future.

• Teach courses and individual lessons in violin performance
• Provide individualized violin lessons and mentorship to students
• Develop and update course materials to reflect current industry practices and University System of Georgia requirements
• Participate in student performances, juries, and departmental events as appropriate
• Maintain regular office hours and communicate effectively with students

• Graduate degree or a minimum of 40 graduate credit hours in violin performance or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in violin performance
• Strong understanding of violin technique for a variety of musical styles
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Ability to teach classical violin technique and style to applied students

• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate or professional level
• Active professional career in violin performance or related field
• Ability to teach additional courses in related areas (e.g., audition techniques, strings pedagogy, or chamber music) and in other areas of the music curriculum (e.g., core musicianship courses, general education music for the non-major, music education or music entrepreneurship courses)

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual's protected status;

nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.