Job Description

Assistant Professor of Music Viola

Posting Numberreq31034
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring DepartmentMusic (459A)
Academic LocationCollege of Fine Arts
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

Position: Assistant Professorof Music- Viola
RESPONSIBILITIES/POSITION SUMMARY: TheUniversity of New Mexico is seeking a tenure- track Assistant Professor ofViola. This Assistant Professor will: serve as music faculty and teachapplied viola lessons, chamber music, and other courses as needed toundergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the numerous degrees offered bythe Department of Music; teach courses related to string instrument techniqueand repertoire; assist the UNM Orchestras and support the String Pedagogy andMusic Education programs; actively organize and implement string areainitiatives that engage music students and music teachers throughout the stateof New Mexico and beyond. In addition tothe calculable load, the candidate will also contribute to School, College andUniversity service, recruit and retain a robust studio of undergraduate andgraduate students,and maintain an active and visible national and regionalperformance profile.

Affirmative Action Considerations: The Department of Music iscommitted to giving members of underrepresented groups serious considerationwithin the academic parameters of this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's degree in Viola Performance or a related field.
At least 5 years’ applied teaching experience as a viola instructor, a minimum of which includes 3 years of teaching at the collegiate level (may include graduate teaching experience).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate in Viola Performance or related field.
Demonstrated expertise as a viola pedagogue and record of excellence in applied teaching as evidenced by the application materials and submitted teaching videos.
Experience teaching other relevant string related courses (e.g. conducting, chamber music, orchestral excerpts, string pedagogy, string technique, string repertoire), as evidenced by the letter of application and C.V.
Excellent technical and expressive skills as a performer as demonstrated by submitted video performance recordings.
Emerging or established national and/or international performance career as evidenced by the application materials and/or references.
Continued commitment to scholarship and vision for future creative work and/or performance activity as detailed in the application materials and/or interviews.
Demonstrated success in student recruiting as evidenced by the application materials and/or references.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as experience working with broadly diverse communities as evidenced by the application materials.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills as evidenced by the application materials and/or references.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applications must include: (1)a signed letter of application that addresses minimum and preferred qualifications and describes the candidate’s interest in teaching at the University of New Mexico;(2)a detailed curriculum vita including a list of courses or subject areas previously taught or within the candidate's ability to teach; (3)a PDF containing hyperlinks to 3 or 4 video recordings of recent (within the last 5 years) performances, at least two of which are live and unedited, between 20 and 60 minutes in total;(4)a statement on teaching which addresses the applicant’s methodology and includes strategies for recruiting and retaining quality students;(5)a statement on diversity which demonstrates how the candidate will mentor/advise underrepresented populations and what role they will play in enriching a campus culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion;(6)unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework completed in music.Quarter-finalists will be contacted at a later date to submit the following materials:(1) Names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3-5 professional references.(2) Hyperlinks to video recordings of the candidate teaching two viola students of different levels (advanced and intermediate); between 20 and 30 minutes for each student.Semi- finalists will be asked to participate in a phone or video interview. Finalists will be invited to the University of New Mexico to interview with the Search Committee, the Chair of the Department of Music, and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts, as well as have the chance to meet with students and faculty. The finalists will perform a short recital and hold an open masterclass with students. Only complete applications will be considered. For further inquiries, please contact Renu Prinja (rprinja@unm.edu), (505)277-8923

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/8/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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