UCLA Department of Music , Education, and Composition Professor of Violin - Tenure-T

Position overview

Position title:

Professor of Violin

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  Table 1 for the salary range. The salary range for this position is $80,800 - $212,000. Off‑scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Open date: January 15, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

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: /JPF
10769 by February 17, 2026.

Applications should include:

• Comprehensive curriculum vitae
• A letter of interest
• A statement of teaching philosophy that addresses issues critical to the mentoring of students and their development into young artists
• A list of online links of video recordings showing a full range of style and best representing the applicant
• Names and contact information of four professional references (do not upload reference letters; the search committee will contact references directly)

Basic qualifications: A minimum of a master’s degree in violin performance or five years of equivalent professional experience.

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

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

• Letter of Interest

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy – Addressing issues critical to the mentoring of students and their development into young artists.

• List of online links of video recordings – A list of online links of video recordings showing a full range of style and best representing the applicant.

• Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form.

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