The UCLA Music Department in the Herb Alpert School of Music invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track professorial position, starting the 2025-26 academic year. A minimum of a Master's degree in cello performance or five years of equivalent professional experience is required; however, a DMA degree in cello performance and/or significant professional experience in pedagogy and performance is preferred. The salary range for this position is $78,200 - $205,400. “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. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

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The Music Department is seeking a distinguished individual with an international reputation in performance and teaching, comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of repertoire, as well as demonstrated initiative in innovative projects. We seek someone whose career reflects originality, enterprise, and a commitment to excellence, who will contribute positively to our collaborative environment and mentor the next generation of musicians. In addition to their academic and artistic contributions, they will actively engage in departmental and university service, outreach, recruiting and support for diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Duties include but are not limited to: teaching a studio of undergraduate and graduate cello majors, coaching chamber music, teaching graduate seminars for performance majors, sharing governing responsibilities in the string area, chairing and overseeing DMA cello student dissertations, serving on other DMA dissertation committees, collaborating with instrumental, vocal, and composition faculty; and contributing to departmental/university service, outreach and diversity.

To ensure full consideration, all materials must be submitted to: http://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09983 by December 9, 2024.

Applications should include (1) comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; (2) a letter stating interest in the position with special attention to the role of the 21st century cellist in performance and education; (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 or electronic submission of video recordings showing a full range of style and best representing the applicant; (5) a statement of the applicant’s involvement and/or leadership in the promotion of equity and diversity in an educational or performance setting; and (6) names/contact information of five to six professional references.

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