Job Announcement: Adjunct Instructor, Violin

Summary:

Lewis University’s Department of Music seeks an adjunct violin instructor beginning August 2026. The instructor will teach applied violin to majors and non-majors and actively engage in recruiting for their studio. Salary is competitive to other adjunct positions in area, and additional classroom teaching opportunities may become available.

Located in the Chicago area, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university, where the traditions of liberal learning, values and preparation for professional work come together with a synergy that gives the university its educational identity and focus. Founded in 1932, Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational university offering more than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 35 graduate programs, and two doctoral programs. Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order.

For more information about the Department of Music at Lewis University, visit http://www.lewisu.edu/music

Responsibilities:

Model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

Teach one or more classes

Availability to hold office hours and meet with other faculty members, department chair, or directors when necessary

Serve as a model of professionalism and act as a resource for students within the teaching-learning environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

Masters degree or significant professional experience is required.

Strong commitment to teaching and recruitment.

Ability to teach beginner to advanced students.

Desirable:

College teaching experience.

Active performing career.

Experience with improvisation.

Experience teaching jazz and popular music performance styles.