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 in orchestral programs
The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic conductor to lead its orchestral program and foster artistic excellence starting August 2026

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic conductor to lead its orchestral program and foster artistic excellence starting August 2026.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions.
  • The Director will teach, conduct, mentor students, build community partnerships, and contribute to departmental service and scholarly activities.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas seeks a dynamic conductor to lead its orchestral program and foster artistic excellence 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 in orchestral programs
  • Collaborative environment fostering
  • Curriculum development participation
  • Student mentorship and recruitment

Nice-to-have

  • Applied conducting lessons
  • Score reading and symphonic literature
  • Community and public school partnerships
  • Creative and scholarly distinction potential
  • Effective communication and collegiality
  • Program-building strategies

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Musical Arts in orchestral conducting
  • Minimum three years collegiate or professional conducting experience
  • Demonstrated record of exceptional teaching
  • Active research agenda or scholarly activity potential
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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