JOB OPENINGs
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF VIOLIN (Posted 2/20/2026)
Description
The Department of Music at Stony Brook seeks a violinist with an exemplary reputation,
profound understanding of their craft, strong ability to communicate their vision,
and well versed in the solo, chamber music, and orchestral literature. The appointee
will be an excellent violinist in the performance of classical music, with a deep
knowledge of, and commitment to, the music of our time and skill in its performance.
We seek a violinist who will successfully recruit and teach violin students on the
masters and doctoral levels, and who will coach chamber music. Experience performing
music of the Baroque era will be considered an asset. This position will carry substantial
administrative expectations, including the ability to serve in departmental leadership
roles. The appointee will be open-minded, inspirational, and dedicated, and serve
as a mentor to their students while having a positive effect on the Department of
Music community. The Department of Music at Stony Brook University is primarily a
graduate program, and the majority of the graduate students in the string program
will be DMA candidates.
Required Qualifications
National and/or international reputation as an outstanding violinist, experienced
in the solo, chamber music, and concerto repertoire. Excellence as a violinist in
the performance of Western Classical music (early music, contemporary classical music,
etc). Experience teaching and mentoring doctoral students.
Preferred Qualifications
At least six years of experience coaching graduate chamber music. At least six years
of success in recruiting graduate violinists. Administrative skills: experience starting
a chamber series, or in developing relationships across a campus community. Experience
as a committee chair, or in other administrative roles within an academic department.
Discography demonstrating stature in the field
Application Instructions
Screening begins February 20, 2026, and applications review will commence on March
16, 2026. Applicants should complete the Academic Jobs Online application at LINK HERE. Electronic submission of material is required. Please include these materials: 1) cover letter, explicitly addressing required and
preferred qualifications for the position, 2) resumé, 3) recordings or links to recordings
or live performances recordings. Letters of recommendation may be required after the
mid-search.
The performance program at Stony Brook enrolls musicians at a very advanced pre-professional level at the undergraduate, masters, and DMA levels. There is a strong emphasis on chamber music and contemporary music.