Music And Theatre Arts: Assistant Professor As Orchestra Director
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US
On-site
Orchestral conducting
Recruiting and directing orchestra program
Teaching conducting course
The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve as the Orchestra Director, responsible for conducting the University Symphony Orchestra and teaching related courses. The position requires a doctorate in orchestral conducting, successful conducting experience, and a commitment to equity and inclusiveness, among other qualifications
Job Summary
The Department of Music and Theatre Arts seeks a dynamic candidate committed to recruiting, maintaining, and directing a strong and active orchestra program.
Responsibilities include conducting the University Symphony Orchestra, teaching conducting courses, applied conducting, score study, and participating in department events.
UW-Eau Claire is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest, known for faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad.
Matching Summary
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The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve as the Orchestra Director, responsible for conducting the University Symphony Orchestra and teaching related courses. The position requires a doctorate in orchestral conducting, successful conducting experience, and a commitment to equity and inclusiveness, among other qualifications.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
orchestral conducting
recruiting and directing orchestra program
teaching conducting course
applied conducting
score study
orchestra tours
orchestra clinics
orchestra festivals
orchestra recruiting
Nice-to-have
bringing diverse perspectives
innovative teaching
faculty-undergraduate research
study abroad
Key Requirements
Earned doctorate required
ABD applicants considered
terminal degree must be finished by March 21, 2027
Demonstrated success as an orchestral conductor
Experience recruiting and teaching at the collegiate level is desired
Background as a string player strongly preferred
Minimum of three years of experience teaching in public schools considered an asset