Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Not specified (likely on-campus due to the nature of the position).
Orchestral conducting expertise
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
Artistic and academic leadership
The University of Arkansas is seeking a dynamic Assistant or Associate Professor of Conducting to serve as the Director of Orchestral Activities within its Department of Music. The candidate will lead the University Symphony Orchestra, teach courses at various levels, and foster community engagement through artistic programming

Job Summary

  • The Department of Music seeks a dynamic and visionary conductor to provide artistic and academic leadership for its orchestral program, directing the University Symphony Orchestra and fostering artistic excellence.
  • The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including those at the DMA level, and supervise dissertations and recitals, with assignments determined by expertise.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

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The University of Arkansas is seeking a dynamic Assistant or Associate Professor of Conducting to serve as the Director of Orchestral Activities within its Department of Music. The candidate will lead the University Symphony Orchestra, teach courses at various levels, and foster community engagement through artistic programming.

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 expertise
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Artistic and academic leadership
  • Student musician development
  • Community engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary conductor
  • Collaborative environment
  • Scholarly and creative distinction
  • Effective communication and collegiality

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in orchestral conducting
  • Three years of collegiate or professional conducting experience
  • 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

Sponsorship: available

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