Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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Orchestral conducting expertise
Artistic and academic leadership
Student musician development
** The University of Arkansas is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Conducting to serve as the Director of Orchestral Activities, starting August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) and significant collegiate or professional conducting experience, with a strong commitment to teaching, mentorship, and community engagement. **

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 health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

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** The University of Arkansas is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Conducting to serve as the Director of Orchestral Activities, starting August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) and significant collegiate or professional conducting experience, with a strong commitment to teaching, mentorship, and community engagement. **

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 fostering
  • Community and school partnerships
  • 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 graduate/undergraduate teaching record
  • Potential for scholarly/creative activity

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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