Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Exceptional musicianship
Rehearsal and leadership skills
Artistic and academic leadership
The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
  • 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 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 University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Exceptional musicianship
  • Rehearsal and leadership skills
  • Artistic and academic leadership
  • Direct University Symphony Orchestra
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Recruitment of talented musicians

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative environment
  • Effective communication
  • Collegiality and cooperative spirit
  • Build and sustain partnerships
  • Potential for scholarly distinction

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in orchestral conducting
  • At least three years of collegiate or professional conducting experience
  • Demonstrated record of exceptional teaching
  • Potential for active research agenda
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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