Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Conducting – Director Of Orchestral Activities

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Orchestral conducting expertise
Artistic leadership for orchestral program
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
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

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.

Matching 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.

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
  • Artistic leadership for orchestral program
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Recruitment of talented musicians
  • Exceptional musicianship and rehearsal skills

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary conductor
  • Collaborative environment
  • Community partnerships
  • Scholarly and creative distinction
  • Cooperative spirit

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 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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