Pre-College Violin Faculty - The Juilliard School : Job Details

Job DescriptionDescription:The Juilliard School seeks applicants for violin faculty positions for the Pre-College, with potential for students in the Music Advancement Program (MAP) as well. Responsibilities include teaching weekly applied lessons, studio classes, possible chamber music coaching, and recruiting. The faculty position is also expected to attend annual auditions and juries, departmental meetings, student recitals, and participate actively in the school community. The Juilliard School Preparatory Division offers a comprehensive conservatory-style music program for advanced students of elementary through high-school age who exhibit the talent, potential, and ambition to pursue serious music study at the college level. The faculty serves as teachers, role models, and mentors guiding students as they develop technical proficiency while fostering creativity and intellectual curiosity. Recognizing the importance of early development and discipline in the music field, the school offers an atmosphere where artistic gifts and technical skills can flourish. Juilliard has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and is committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to all. Working at JuilliardFounded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school's mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other's company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.Qualifications:

• Artist Faculty with significant reputation as a teacher, with a demonstrated track record for preparing talented young students
• Capacity to recruit, teach, and mentor a diverse student body of the highest quality at the Pre-College level
• Awareness of the field and ability to articulate a forward-looking and inclusive vision of artistry and professionalism as it pertains to conservatory student training.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to the many needs of a fast-paced educational and performing arts community
• Attitude of flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration
• Active interest in pedagogy that incorporates the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
• Must have a passion and commitment to excellence

Application: Qualified applicants should submit:

• A cover letter describing your interest in teaching at Juilliard including your teaching philosophy
• Resume and bio
• Three references (names and contact information)
• Video link(s) of recent performances or masterclass teaching (optional).
  • Please include links (YouTube or Dropbox) as part of your cover letter
• Further inquiries can be made to the Pre-College: [email protected]

Payment is $130-190/hour for studio lessons; faculty who teach 10 hours per week or more are considered full-time and benefits-eligible. Nondiscrimination Policy:The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.