University of California Los Angeles
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UCLA Department of Music Performance, Education, and Composition Professor of Violin - Tenure-Track/Tenured Position
University of California Los Angeles
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Posted: 17-Jan-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6859171
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10769
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.
The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, childcare, schooling, and other family concerns. Please visit www.ucla.edu/faculty for information about Family Resources.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10769
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
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