Assistant Professor of Violin

Assistant Professor of Violin

The Schulich School of Music of McGill University is Canada’s leading institution for the professional training of performers and composers, and the humanities-based and scientific research in music and sound. We seek individuals with an international profile in music performance and research who will maintain a high level of professional activity and are able to teach and supervise students in all university degree and diploma programs through to the doctoral level. Montreal offers a vibrant multicultural living environment and is consistently rated among the best student cities in the world.

The Department of Performance invites applications for a tenure-track position in Violin at the rank of Assistant Professor, for an initial 3-year appointment beginning August 1, 2025. Applications at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Duties: The academic duties will consist of teaching, research, and service to the University. Accordingly, the individual will be expected to maintain a high level of international professional activity while teaching and supervising students in all university undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs through to the professional level. In addition to practical instruction and chamber music coaching, teaching responsibilities may include other courses related to the area of expertise. Service may include participation in departmental and Faculty committees, and in the development of curricular offerings at all levels. The ability to develop and sustain a level of performance activity or research commensurate with the University’s expectations for tenure is required.

Qualifications: Doctorate or equivalent professional experience with a significant international profile and a broad range of repertoire interests and knowledge. Recognized excellence in teaching students at the highest professional level. Leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills will also be considered.

Applicants should submit the following items using McGill’s platform, Workday (see https://www.mcgill.ca/music/about-us/employment for instructions and links to apply). Further inquiries may be addressed to Prof. Stéphane Lemelin, Chair, Department of Performance search.musicperformance@mcgill.ca.

• a cover letter describing the candidate’s qualification for the position
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• supporting materials (i.e. audio and/or video recordings, website link)
• the names and contact information of three referees

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Those received by October 30, 2024, will be given full consideration. Selected candidates will be invited to teach a lesson and/or masterclass, present a short recital, and meet with members of the Search Committee.

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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