Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Orchestral conducting
Artistic leadership
Student musician development
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.
  • The successful candidate will direct the University Symphony Orchestra, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes artistic excellence and supports the development of student musicians.
  • 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 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • orchestral conducting
  • artistic leadership
  • student musician development
  • program repertoire
  • teaching undergraduate and graduate courses

Nice-to-have

  • visionary conductor
  • collaborative environment
  • scholarly and/or creative distinction
  • national or international recognition

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 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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