Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Orchestral conducting expertise
Artistic and academic leadership
Student musician development
The Department of Music 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 Department of Music 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.
The successful candidate will direct the University Symphony Orchestra, program engaging and educationally appropriate repertoire, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including those at the DMA level.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waivers and retirement contributions.
Matching Summary
The Department of Music 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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Orchestral conducting expertise
Artistic and academic leadership
Student musician development
Programmatic repertoire selection
Undergraduate and graduate teaching
Nice-to-have
Collaborative environment
Community enrichment
Scholarly and creative distinction
Collegiality and cooperative spirit
Key Requirements
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in orchestral conducting
Three years collegiate or professional conducting experience
Exceptional teaching at graduate/undergraduate level