Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor of Viola.

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$70,000 - $70,000•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. The role includes applied viola instruction for undergraduate and graduate students, chamber music coaching, and potentially teaching courses in string repertoire, technique, pedagogy, or related areas, depending on departmental needs. The professor will recruit, mentor, and retain undergraduate and graduate viola students and help build and sustain a thriving viola studio. They will collaborate with the UNM orchestral program, support the String Pedagogy and Music Education programs, and contribute to String Area program development, including outreach, events, guest residencies, and artistic partnerships engaging music students and teachers in New Mexico and beyond. The role also involves strengthening UNM’s visibility as a destination for high-level string performance training, expanding recruitment, partnerships, and student opportunities, and contributing to Department, College, and University service. The position is based at the University of New Mexico’s main campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The appointment begins August 9, 2027, and the stated annual salary is $70,000. The position includes benefits. Applicants must submit materials through UNMJobs; the posting provides staged application and interview requirements.

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 excellence as a viola pedagogue 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 the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach applied viola to undergraduate and graduate students.
Coach chamber music and 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 collaboratively 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 profile as a performing artist appropriate to rank.