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Instructor of Viola and Grand Junction Symphony Education Director
Colorado Mesa University
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Posted: 12-Dec-25
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $47,000.00 - 50,000.00.
Salary Details:
Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.
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.
Start Date: August 1, 2026
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
ABOUT GRAND JUNCTION SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The GJSO, now in its 47th season, provides high-quality orchestral performances and educational programs to the residents of Mesa County, the Grand Valley, and the Western Slope of Colorado. The GJSO is proud to be the largest professional orchestra between Denver and Salt Lake City, and the largest arts organization in the Grand Valley. The organization has grown to a subscriber base of over 900 individuals and is a level five orchestra based on the guidelines of the League of American Orchestras.
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ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
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Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the... associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.
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At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
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The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.
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Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
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Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
