UCLA Department of Music Performance, Education, and Composition Professor of Violin - Tenure-Track/Tenured Position

The UCLA Music Performance, Education, and Composition Department in the Herb Alpert School of Music invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track professorial position, starting the 2026-27 academic year. A minimum of a Master's degree in violin performance or five years of equivalent professional experience is required; however, a DMA degree or five years of equivalent professional experience teaching in higher education, and maintaining a significant international performance and discography profile is preferred. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

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The Music Performance, Education, and Composition Department is seeking a distinguished individual with an international reputation in both performance and teaching, comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of repertoire, as well as demonstrated initiative in innovative projects. We seek someone who will contribute positively to our collaborative environment and mentor the next generation of performing artists and music educators. Duties include but are not limited to: teaching a studio of undergraduate and graduate violin majors, music education majors, coaching chamber music, sharing governing responsibilities in the string area, chairing and overseeing DMA violin student dissertations, serving on other DMA dissertation committees, collaborating with instrumental, vocal, and composition faculty; and contributing to departmental/university service.

To ensure full consideration, all materials must be submitted to: http://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10769 by February 17, 2026.

Applications should include (1) comprehensive curriculum vitae; (2) A letter of interest; (3) A statement of teaching philosophy that addresses issues critical to the mentoring of students and their development into young artists; (4) A list of online links of video recordings showing a full range of style and best representing the applicant; (5) Names and contact information of four professional references. Please do not upload reference letters; the search committee will contact references directly at an appropriate time in the process.

A minimum of a Master's degree in violin performance or five years of equivalent professional experience.

DMA or five years of equivalent professional experience teaching in higher education, and maintaining a significant international performance and discography profile .

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References will only be contacted if the candidate is selected for the short list.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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