Assistant Professor of Flute

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Music seeks an Assistant Professor of Flute for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty position in the College of Fine Arts. The appointee will teach applied flute, flute literature, and pedagogy at undergraduate and graduate levels; recruit and maintain a flute studio; coach chamber ensembles; contribute to the flute sections of university orchestras and bands; and perform actively as a faculty member. The position also includes building relationships with school music programs, youth ensembles, and private instructors, and developing a national reputation as a flute pedagogue and performer. The appointment begins August 16, 2027, with an annual salary of $70,000. The minimum qualification is a doctorate in music by August 2027, or equivalent professional performer or university professor experience with at least five years of experience. The university prefers candidates with demonstrated performance and teaching excellence, recruiting ability, professional ensemble experience, leadership potential, and a commitment to scholarship, varied repertoire, and the university’s service mission. Applications include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent recordings, repertoire list, and transcripts. The position is open until filled; applications received by November 22, 2026, receive best consideration.

Requirements

Doctorate in Music required by August 2027, or equivalent experience as a professional performer or university professor with a minimum of five years of experience.
Submit a signed cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and interest in teaching at the University of New Mexico.
Submit a detailed curriculum vitae, including courses or subject areas previously taught or within the candidate’s ability to teach.
Submit 3–5 links to recent, unedited, high-quality digital audio or video recordings, made within the past two years, totaling approximately 20 minutes and representing diverse selections.
Submit a list of solo and chamber repertoire programmed in the past five years.
Submit unofficial transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate study; official transcripts are required if advanced to an on-campus interview.
If selected as a quarterfinalist, submit a 30-minute video of teaching a private collegiate-level flute lesson recorded within the past two years and a statement of no more than 1,500 words addressing pedagogy, recruitment and retention strategies, and mentoring underrepresented populations and contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If selected as a semifinalist, submit contact information for 4–5 professional references.
If selected as a finalist, submit syllabi for a four-year undergraduate and two-year master’s studio flute course of study, including representative etudes, solo repertoire, and orchestral excerpts.
Applicants appointed to a UNM faculty position must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements before initial employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence as a flute performer.
Demonstrated excellence as a flute instructor of students with varying ability levels and interests.
Understanding of appropriate sequential instruction for music majors.
Demonstrated ability to recruit undergraduate and graduate flute students.
Two years as a member of a professional ensemble, such as a symphony orchestra, military service band, or professional chamber music ensemble.
Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with potential to serve in a leadership position such as Woodwind Area Head.
Commitment to scholarship and a vision for future creative work and/or performance activity.
Ability to perform repertoire in a wide range of styles and genres, and commitment to teaching varied repertoire beyond the standard canon.
Commitment to cultivating an understanding of New Mexico’s rich and varied cultures and supporting the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach applied flute, flute literature, and pedagogy at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Recruit and maintain a studio of highly skilled undergraduate and graduate students in flute performance and music education, and assist with recruitment in the woodwind area.
Coach and develop chamber ensembles.
Take an active role in building and maintaining high-level flute sections in University orchestras and bands.
Perform in faculty recitals as a soloist or collaborator and maintain an active schedule as a flute performer.
Develop strong relationships with school music programs, local youth ensembles, and private instructors.
Develop a national reputation as a flute pedagogue and performer.