East Carolina University is a public doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. It is one of the largest universities in North Carolina. ECU offers 84 bachelor’s degree programs, 68 master’s degree programs, 13 research doctoral degrees, 6 professional doctoral degrees, the Brody School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine.

The School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 200 music majors and minors with over 50 faculty and staff. The school is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

The School of Music seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Violin. This is a 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible appointment to begin August 2026. Primary responsibilities will be to teach, recruit and maintain an undergraduate and graduate violin studio and possible additional duties based on the interests of the applicant and the needs of the School. The successful candidate will be expected to continue an active performing career, both outside of the university and at the School of Music. The successful candidate will demonstrate high potential for recruitment.

Master’s degree in music required. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching. Outstanding artistry in solo performance, chamber music, and/or ensemble performance experience is also required. The successful candidate must demonstrate high potential for recruiting and maintaining an outstanding studio.

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Earned DMA or PhD. Established record of college music teaching, performance, and scholarship.

ECU requires applicants to complete a candidate profile online to be considered for the position at ecu.peopleadmin.com. Candidates must also upload the following items:

Additional materials, such as videos of teaching, may be required after initial screening. Official transcripts will be required of finalists of the position.

Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.