Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor of Viola.

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico seeks an outstanding artist-teacher for a full-time, tenure-track appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Viola. The successful candidate will maintain an active and visible national and/or international profile as a performing artist, appropriate to rank, and demonstrate excellence as a viola teacher and mentor. Teaching responsibilities include applied viola instruction for undergraduate and graduate students, chamber music coaching, and possibly courses in string repertoire, technique, pedagogy, or related areas, depending on departmental needs. The candidate will recruit, mentor, and retain undergraduate and graduate viola students; build and sustain a thriving viola studio; collaborate with the UNM orchestral program; support the String Pedagogy and Music Education programs; and contribute to String Area program development. This includes organizing and implementing outreach, events, guest residencies, and artistic partnerships engaging music students and teachers in New Mexico and beyond. The position also involves strengthening UNM’s national and international visibility as a destination for high-level string performance training; expanding regional, national, and international recruitment, partnerships, and student opportunities; and contributing to Department, College, and University service. The appointment begins August 9, 2027, at an annual salary of $70,000. The position includes benefits.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Viola Performance or a related field.
Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring violists in collegiate, conservatory, pre-college, festival, or sustained private-studio settings.
For appointment at Associate Professor rank, a sustained record of professional accomplishment commensurate with the rank.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Viola Performance or a related field.
Three or more years of successful applied teaching and mentorship of advanced or pre-professional violists in collegiate, conservatory, pre-college, festival, or sustained private-studio settings, with demonstrated pedagogical excellence and evidence of student development and achievement across varied backgrounds and levels of preparation.
Established or emerging national and/or international profile as a performing artist, appropriate to rank, with evidence of sustained creative activity and a compelling vision for future performance and professional engagement.
Experience teaching chamber music and other relevant string-related courses, such as string orchestra, string pedagogy, string technique, or string repertoire.
Demonstrated success or strong potential in recruiting and retaining undergraduate and graduate students, including through regional, national, or international networks.
Demonstrated collaborative leadership, organizational effectiveness, and commitment to program development, outreach, and shared departmental responsibilities.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of New Mexico’s rich and varied cultures and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach applied viola to undergraduate and graduate students.
Coach chamber music.
Potentially teach courses in string repertoire, technique, pedagogy, or related areas, as appropriate to departmental needs.
Recruit, mentor, and retain undergraduate and graduate viola students and build and sustain a thriving viola studio.
Collaborate with the UNM orchestral program.
Support the String Pedagogy and Music Education programs.
Contribute to String Area program development, including organizing and implementing outreach, events, guest residencies, and artistic partnerships.
Strengthen UNM’s national and international visibility as a destination for high-level string performance training.
Expand regional, national, and international recruitment, partnerships, and student opportunities.
Contribute to Department, College, and University service.
Maintain an active and visible national and/or international performing-artist profile appropriate to rank.