Job Description

This hybrid position, split 50/50 between the Colorado Mesa University Department of Music and the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra (GJSO), is for a professional violist who serves both institutions through teaching, performance, outreach, and educational leadership. A standard teaching load for this position is 6 credits each semester and 20 hours per week with the GJSO (Aug.-May). Faculty responsibilities will be evaluated by the Academic Department Head of Music, and GJSO responsibilities will be evaluated by the GJSO executive director. This is a full-time position, subject to yearly evaluation. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Colorado Mesa University Duties 
  • Teach 6 credit hours per semester, including giving viola and violin lessons, coaching chamber music, and the possibility of other courses as needed
  • Perform and recruit with CMU Faculty String Trio
    • Grand Junction Symphony Duties (average 20 hours/week) 
  • Serve as principal violist in the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra.
  • Oversee GJSO educational activities, including coordinating the annual Carnegie Hall Link-Up program, overseeing the GJSO Academy, and establishing a Suzuki-based initiative or instructional-based string ensemble
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

    Minimum Qualifications Required:
  • Master’s degree in music
  • Excellent performance ability
  • Experience and ability in teaching viola and violin lessons to a variety of ages from elementary to collegiate levels
  • Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues
    • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated success in teaching and recruiting collegiate string students
  • Orchestral/chamber performance experience at a professional level 
  • Pedagogical background, including Suzuki training or experience
  • Demonstrated experience administrating educational programs
    • Start Date: August 1, 2026Salary: $47, - 50, Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Department: Music, Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra Employment Type: Faculty

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