The successful candidate will actively recruit, mentor, and retain undergraduate and graduate viola students and help build and sustain a thriving viola studio; collaborate with the UNM orchestral program; support the String Pedagogy and Music Education programs; and contribute collaboratively to String Area program development, including organizing and implementing outreach, events, guest residencies, and artistic partnerships that engage music students and teachers in New Mexico and beyond. (3) A PDF containing links to three representative recent performance recordings totaling approximately 30 to 45 minutes, at least two of which must be live and unedited (4) A statement addressing the candidate's approach to teaching, recruitment, and student success, including their teaching philosophy, approach to developing advanced violists, strategies for recruiting and retaining students, and experience mentoring students from a range of backgrounds and with varying levels of preparation.