Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Orchestral conducting experience
Collegiate or professional conducting
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic and visionary conductor to provide artistic and academic leadership for its orchestral program, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes artistic excellence and supports the development of student musicians
Job Summary
The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic and visionary conductor to provide artistic and academic leadership for its orchestral program, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes artistic excellence and supports the development of student musicians.
Responsibilities include directing the University Symphony Orchestra, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, providing individual instruction, leading classes, supervising dissertations and recitals, and building partnerships with external organizations.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, and retirement programs with university contributions.
Matching Summary
The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic and visionary conductor to provide artistic and academic leadership for its orchestral program, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes artistic excellence and supports the development of student musicians.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Orchestral conducting experience
Collegiate or professional conducting
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
Artistic and academic leadership
Program building strategies
Nice-to-have
Collaborative environment
Visionary conductor
Scholarly and creative distinction
Effective communication and collegiality
National or international recognition
Key Requirements
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in orchestral conducting
At least three years of collegiate or professional conducting experience
Demonstrated record of exceptional teaching
Potential for scholarly/creative activity
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States