Job Title Instructor of Music - Viola Agency West Texas A&M University Department Music Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Canyon, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Job Summary Lecturer of Viola. Work Performed: + Teaching Viola at the undergraduate and graduate levels. + Performing as violist in with the Harrington String Quartet, which is in residence at West Texas A&M University. + Actively recruit string students. + Meet school, college and university standards in instructional responsibilities, intellectual and creative contributions, and professional service. + Teach related courses as needed to meet faculty load requirements. + Serve as requested on school, college, and university committees and in leadership positions in community and professional organizations. Necessary Qualifications: . + Master’s level in Viola performance. + Professional-level competency as violist. + Experience in chamber music performance. + Evidence of successful recruiting and teaching. + The candidate will demonstrate pedagogical knowledge and/or performance experience in solo repertoire, chamber ensembles, and concert ensembles. + The ability to creatively engage students in the studio and in ensembles. + Active participation in professional organizations. Preferred Qualifications: . + At least two years of previous college-level teaching are preferred. + The qualified candidate will have a Doctorate (DMA, EdD, or PhD) in Viola. Applicant Instructions: We require the following: + Letter of interest or cover letter + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate) + Three professional references + Include a single PDF listing of links to videos featuring teaching samples (i.e. live or virtual masterclasses and/or private lessons) & links to videos featuring solo and chamber performances. Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu . Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Veterans/Disability Employer. The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html) For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact: Search Committee Chair: BJ Brooks Department: School of Music Phone: 806 651 2840 Email: bbrooks@wtamu.edu All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.