Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Orchestral conducting expertise
Graduate and undergraduate teaching
Artistic leadership for orchestral program
The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic conductor to lead its orchestral activities and provide academic leadership starting August 2026

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic conductor to lead its orchestral activities and provide academic leadership starting August 2026.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment with a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement contributions.
  • The Director will foster artistic excellence, teach at multiple levels including DMA, and build partnerships with community organizations and schools.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic conductor to lead its orchestral activities and provide academic leadership starting August 2026.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Orchestral conducting expertise
  • Graduate and undergraduate teaching
  • Artistic leadership for orchestral program
  • Program-building and recruitment
  • Collaborative communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Applied instruction and score reading
  • Symphonic literature knowledge
  • Community and public school partnerships
  • Scholarly and creative activity
  • Mentorship and student success focus

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Musical Arts in orchestral conducting
  • Minimum three years collegiate or professional conducting experience
  • Demonstrated record of exceptional teaching
  • Evidence or potential for active research agenda
  • Ability to work in the United States
  • Successful teaching at graduate and/or undergraduate level

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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