What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Music Viola position at University of New Mexico?
Position: Assistant Professor
of Music- Viola
RESPONSIBILITIES/POSITION SUMMARY: The
University of New Mexico is seeking a tenure- track Assistant Professor of
Viola. This Assistant Professor will: serve as music faculty and teach
applied viola lessons, chamber music, and other courses as needed to
undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the numerous degrees offered by
the Department of Music; teach courses related to string instrument technique
and repertoire; assist the UNM Orchestras and support the String Pedagogy and
Music Education programs; actively organize and implement string area
initiatives that engage music students and music teachers throughout the state
of New Mexico and beyond. In addition to
the calculable load, the candidate will also contribute to School, College and
University service, recruit and retain a robust studio of undergraduate and
graduate students,and maintain an active and visible national and regional
performance profile.
Affirmative Action Considerations: The Department of Music is committed to giving members of underrepresented groups serious consideration within the academic parameters of this position.
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.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit 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 lateApplicants 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.
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.
