The Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University invites applications for one-year appointment the position of Assistant Professor of Violin, non-tenure track. The successful candidate will be expected to teach applied violin to undergraduate and graduate students as well as coach chamber music. The candidate is expected to continue with creative activities and must demonstrate evidence of successful college-level violin instruction and program building. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the school’s assessment program, student recruiting and retention efforts for the school and the university and participate in faculty meetings and other university service endeavors. 

OCU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the faculties of higher education institutions. The Bass School of Music is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is aligned with our university’s overarching vision and mission. Further, we aspire to engage in our work in equitable and inclusive ways, and desire to work with a team member who is committed to our university’s and Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s strategic goals.  

Qualifications:  

 A master’s degree is required; DMA preferred.  Candidates with significant professional experience and a minimum of three years of university teaching experience preferred.  A strong commitment to teaching and program building is expected. 

Required application materials:   

 Applicants will be asked to upload a Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application, links to representative performance recordings, and a list of 3-5 references with contact information. 

About the Wanda L. Bass School of Music: 

 The Wanda L. Bass School of Music, an all-Steinway school, is a fully accredited institutional member of NASM with 28 full-time and 30 adjunct faculty members, 300 undergraduate and 60 graduate students. The 75-member student Symphony Orchestra performs four major concerts each year with repertoire representing a variety of style periods. The OCU Symphony Orchestra has been honored with an ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award and represented the United States at the "Meet in Beijing" Arts Festival. Recently performed repertoire has included masterworks by Beethoven, Debussy, Mahler, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, and many others. Orchestra members also serve as the pit orchestra for two fully staged operas and two fully staged musicals each year, and the orchestra performs in the annual Christmas Vespers Concert. 

About Oklahoma City University: 

 Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private university located in Oklahoma City.  The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts, fine arts, sciences, and business. OCU is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and Oklahoma City University is also listed in Forbes' "Best Christian Colleges" & "100 Best College Buys."  https://youtu.be/N4Boc4Zplfk 

About Oklahoma City: 

 Oklahoma City University is located in the historic and vibrant Uptown 23rd District in the heart of Oklahoma City, a unique, thriving, friendly city with a low cost of living and lots of sunshine. Oklahoma City has a population of more than 580,000 in the city proper and a 10-county population of more than 1.44 million people. Public and private partnerships during the last 10 years have dramatically transformed the face of the city, staking a claim for the future as a preeminent American city. Downtown Oklahoma City is made up of 8-character districts – each with a distinct feel and personality. 

Oklahoma City offers all amenities found in a modern metropolitan community including a vibrant arts community, quality health care, excellence in education, great food options and many recreational activities. It is a distinctly livable city where you can live comfortably without high energy costs, energy shortages, smog or traffic congestion. The weather offers four distinct seasons with the annual average temperature of 60 degrees. The cost of living is low compared to similar cities in other locations. 

Employee Benefits: 

 The faculty of OCU are afforded a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to fit the needs of individuals and their family.  Benefits offered include: health (medical, dental and vision) insurance, flexible spending accounts, university paid life insurance, university paid long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU. 

Contact: 

Dr. Melissa Plamann, Assistant Professor of Volin Search Committee Chair,  mmplamann@okcu.edu  

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.