Assistant Professor of Guitar

Overview

Assistant Professor of Guitar. Posting Number req
34764.

Employment Type

Faculty. Hiring Department Music (459A). Academic Location College of Fine Arts Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM. Benefits Eligible. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

The Department of Music at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Guitar, to begin in August 2026. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in music by the time of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 3, 2025.

We seek an artist level teacher whose research centers on classical guitar, with preference given to candidates with Flamenco experience and familiarity with Mariachi, Jazz, Commercial, Latin and other genres. This Assistant Professor will serve as music faculty and teach applied guitar lessons, chamber music, and other courses as needed to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the numerous degrees offered by the Department of Music.

UNM has a world-renowned Flamenco program and the successful candidate will help build stronger connections between the Theatre, Dance and Music Programs. Additionally, guitar is thriving in our region and the successful candidate will support the numerous guitar programs in public schools and within the community. The candidate will establish an active schedule of recruitment and interaction with music educators in the metropolitan area, throughout the state, nationally and internationally.

Further responsibilities include contributing to Department, College and University Service, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships across UNM; and cultivating strong ties with the local community. We seek a colleague with a demonstrated commitment to advancing understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and supporting UNM’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Quarter-finalists will be notified by November 21, 2025, and asked to submit the following materials by December 15, 2025:

• Recordings: 3-5 links to recent (within five years) unedited, high quality digital recordings (either audio or video) of pieces or excerpts representing diverse selections totaling approximately 20 minutes.
• Repertoire: A repertoire list of works performed.
• Programs: Three printed programs of full concerts (including recitals) performed in the last 3-5 years;
• Teaching: 30-minute video of the candidate teaching a private guitar lesson within the past two years.
• References: Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3-5 professional references.
• Unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework.

Semi-finalists will be invited to participate in a video interview via Zoom, and references will be contacted.

Finalists will be invited to the University of New Mexico for a campus interview where they will interview with the Search Committee, the Chair of the Department of Music, and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts; as well as perform a 30-minute recital and conduct a 30-minute lesson, and meet with UNM faculty, staff, and students.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, and is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM’s student population is among the most diverse in the country. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone.

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