Full-Time Viola Faculty at The Juilliard School in New York, New York

Job Description:

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.

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Teach applied lessons and lead weekly performance classes for both Graduate Studies Program and Pre-College  


• Coach chamber music 


• Lead sectional rehearsals for TJS Graduate Orchestra  


• Play side-by-side with graduate students in chamber music and orchestra as needed 


• Teach in a secondary area as qualified 


• Actively recruit students 


• Perform chamber music with colleagues as part of the TJS resident faculty ensemble

Qualifications and Skills:

• Fluency in English (the graduate program at TJS is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education, therefore all courses are taught in English) 


• Extensive experience performing in professional Western orchestras and chamber ensembles at the highest international level  


• Minimum 5 years of collegiate teaching experience required  


• Entrepreneurial minded and comfortable with the uncertainties associated with a new venture 

Salary Range:

Competitive full-time salary 

Expatriate faculty packages that include: 

•   Housing 


•   International private school for children 


•   Annual trips back home 


•   Medical insurance 


•   Relocation assistance 


•   Multi-year contract 

Professional Opportunities: 

• Performance opportunities in major venues in China and Asia.  Full-time resident faculty will become part of a vibrant TJS faculty ensemble, which will be the flagship performance ensemble of the school to perform and tour in China and Asia 


• Opportunities to collaborate with Juilliard faculty in New York both in Tianjin and in New York 


• Opportunities to collaborate with renowned Chinese musicians through new commissions  


• Opportunities to collaborate with key partner organizations in China and Asia through chamber music and orchestral concerts  


• Opportunities to give master classes throughout China and beyond

Qualified candidates should submit following materials: 

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in living and working in China and how you can contribute to The Tianjin Juilliard School 


• Resume 


• Three references (names and contact information) 


• Video link(s) of most recent performances (optional)