MAP Faculty, Viola

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Description: 

The Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program (MAP) seeks applicants for its viola faculty. MAP is a tuition-free Saturday music program for intermediate and advanced students, ages 8-18, from New York City’s five boroughs and the tristate area who demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence. The program actively seeks students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in the classical music field. Through a rigorous curriculum, performance opportunities, and guidance from an accomplished faculty, MAP students gain the necessary skills to pursue advanced music studies while developing their talents as artists, leaders, and global citizens. 

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.

MAP faculty teach at Juilliard on Saturdays during the academic year (September – May). This position earns an hourly wage.

Responsibilities: Teaching weekly applied lessons and regular studio classes, plus possible chamber music coaching.  Faculty are also expected to attend annual MAP auditions, recitals, juries, faculty meetings, and professional development sessions; offer guidance to private students for summer festivals and camps and/or pre-college and college admissions; and participate in the program’s recruitment activities based on faculty interest and availability.

Application: 

• Application review will begin on March 1
• Qualified candidates should submit:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter) including a statement of your teaching philosophy
• Resume
• Three references (names and contact information). Please include as part of your resume.
• 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 map@juilliard.edu

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience as a teacher of viola and a demonstrated track record for preparing talented students for advanced study
• Significant experience as a solo and/or ensemble player
• Capacity to recruit, teach, and mentor a diverse student body of the highest quality at the pre-college level
• Knowledge of the current trends in the profession and the ability to articulate a forward-looking vision of a conservatory student’s training
• A passion for and commitment to excellence

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, inclusion, and belonging
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

Salary: $135 per hour