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Professor of Baroque Violin & Baroque Viola
Professor of Baroque Cello
Professor of Viola da Gamba
Salzburg, Vienna At the Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg the following posts are to be filled for the winter term 2011/2012:

a university professor m/f
for the subject of baroque violin and baroque viola (half post) - Zl. 770/1-2010

a university professor m/f
for the subject of baroque cello (half post) - Zl. 772/1-2010

a university professor m/f
for the subject of viola da gamba (half post) - Zl. 773/1-2010

(appointment procedure in acc. with § 98 of the University Law of 2002)

Area of duties for the subjects of baroque cello and viola da gamba: Development and setup of a class for baroque cello and a class for viola da gamba. Individual artistic tuition in the main subject, specialist subject and compulsory optional subject for baroque cello and viola da gamba, chamber music teaching, conducting / collaboration for ensemble projects.

Employment requirements for all professors:
We are seeking internationally renowned figures from the arts world, who have completed further education and can demonstrate outstanding artistic qualifications, extensive pedagogic experience and also successful international concert work and intense involvement in performance practice in the areas of

  • historic violin from the early Baroque period through to Viennese Classicism and the Early Romantic period (professor for baroque violin and baroque viola) and/or

  • the areas of chamber music and basso continuo or in the areas of baroque cello and/or historic gamba instruments, if possible also violone (professors for baroque cello and gamba)

It is a prerequisite that all professors are willing to collaborate on special projects and that cooperation is given across all areas of the institute. It is possible to apply for the two subject posts of baroque cello and viola da gamba together.

Furthermore the Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg assumes you will be willing to

  • regularly follow up the teaching work,

  • develop teaching concepts and actively participate in the artistic life of the university and

  • collaborate on university committees and also undertake management activities as necessary.

Travel and subsistence costs which are incurred during the appointment procedure cannot be reimbursed.

The Universität Mozarteum is aiming to increase the proportion of female arts, science and general university staff, particularly in management roles, and expressly invites women to apply. Women will have priority over candidates with the same qualifications.

Applications with the usual documents (five copies of any possible multimedia documents such as CDs, DVDs etc. must be provided) must be sent to Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, A-5020 Salzburg, Mirabellplatz 1by the 30th April 2010 at the latest. Application documents will be retained by the university.

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Senior Lecturer in Violin Christchurch, New Zealand Senior Lecturer in Violin, University of Canterbury

Location: School of Music(Centre for Fine Arts, Music & Theatre)
Term: Full-Time
Vacancy Number: A027-10
Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday 28 April 2010 (GMT+12, New Zealand Time)

The School of Music, within the Centre for Fine Arts, Music & Theatre, invites applications for the position of Seniro Lecturer in Violin. With support from the University’s senior management, the School of Music is poised to develop new facilities, with plans to become Canterbury’s National Conservatorium of Music. This position offers an opportunity to join the School at this exciting time, working with other performance staff.

The successful applicant will have an established international performance profile and proven experience in teaching violin to students at all tertiary levels. This role requires the ability to perform solo and chamber music for the University, within New Zealand and preferably internationally.

Applicants must possess a postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a subject relevant to violin performance.

All applications should be submitted ON-LINE. To apply on-line visit http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz. In addition, all applicants must supply a CD/DVD recording of their performance(s) by POST. Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 23rd April (GMT+12, New Zealand time)

Enquiries of an academic nature are to be made to Edith Salzman at edith.salzman@canterbury.ac.nz.

For additional information or assistance, please contact the HR Administrator, College of Arts, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand. Ph +64 3 3642426 or email hr@arts.canterbury.ac.nz.

Concertmaster Maastrict, The Netherlands

The Limburgs Symfonie Orkest in Maastricht (the Netherlands) is looking for 1st Concertmaster (play obligation 50%) Repeated auditions on June 25, 2010 Info: www.limburgssymfonieorkest.nl



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