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RESPONSIBILITIES/POSITION SUMMARY: The University of New Mexico is seeking an outstanding artist-teacher for a full-time appointment at the rank of 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 possible courses in string repertoire, technique, pedagogy, or related areas, as appropriate to departmental needs. The successful candidate will actively recruit, mentor, and retain undergraduate and graduate viola students and help build and sustain a thriving viola studio; collaborate with the UNM orchestral program; support the String Pedagogy and Music Education programs; and contribute collaboratively to String Area program development, including organizing and implementing out-reach, events, guest residencies, and artistic partnerships that engage music students and teachers in New Mexico and beyond. Additional responsibilities include 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. RANK & SALARY: Assistant or Associate Professor, $70 000.00 USD annually. This is a full time, tenure track position with benefits APPOINTMENT BEGINS: August 9, 2027 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Master’s degree in Viola Performance or a related field. (2) Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring violists in collegiate, conservatory, precollege, festival, or sustained private-studio settings. (3) For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a sustained record of professional accomplishment commensurate with the rank. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Doctorate in Viola Performance or a related field. (2) Three or more years of successful applied teaching and mentorship of advanced or preprofessional violists in collegiate, conservatory, pre-college, festival, or sustained privatestudio settings, with demonstrated excellence as a viola pedagogue and evidence of student development and achievement across varied backgrounds and levels of preparation. (3) 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. (4) Experience teaching chamber music and other relevant string-related courses, such as string orchestra, string pedagogy, string technique, or string repertoire. (5) Demonstrated success or strong potential in recruiting and retaining undergraduate and graduate students, including through regional, national, or international networks. (6) Demonstrated collaborative leadership, organizational effectiveness, and commitment to program development, outreach, and shared departmental responsibilities. (7) A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities. APPLICATIONS: Applications must include: (1) A cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant qualifications. (2) A detailed curriculum vitae, including courses or subject areas previously taught or within the candidate’s ability to teach. (3) A PDF containing links to three representative recent performance recordings totaling approximately 30 to 45 minutes, at least two of which must be live and unedited (4) A