Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
University symphony orchestra
Program repertoire
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
The Department of Music seeks a dynamic and visionary conductor to provide artistic and academic leadership for its orchestral program

Job Summary

  • The Department of Music seeks a dynamic and visionary conductor to provide artistic and academic leadership for its orchestral program.
  • Responsibilities may include providing individual instruction, leading classes, and supervising dissertations and recitals as appropriate.
  • The benefits package includes 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.

Matching Summary

The Department of Music seeks a dynamic and visionary conductor to provide artistic and academic leadership for its orchestral program.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • University Symphony Orchestra
  • program repertoire
  • teach undergraduate and graduate courses
  • scholarly or creative activity

Nice-to-have

  • artistic and academic leadership
  • collaborative environment
  • national or international recognition
  • effective communication and collegiality

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in orchestral conducting
  • Three years of collegiate or professional conducting experience
  • Demonstrated record of exceptional teaching
  • Potential for scholarly/creative distinction

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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