Director, Orchestral Studies & Strings Education

EKU Master of Public Administration Program; Richmond; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Director of Orchestral Studies beginning 2027-28. The successful candidate will conduct the EKU Symphony Orchestra and provide artistic leadership for opera and musical theatre, with strength in string performance and pedagogy.

A doctoral degree or Master of Music with significant experience is required; the role includes curricular development, advising, and building K–12 partnerships, plus active

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Music or related field at time of appointment or Master of Music with significant relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the EKU Symphony Orchestra and provide artistic leadership for opera and musical theatre productions.
• Maintain a faculty workload aligned with college priorities and teach across training and expertise areas.
• Lead string pedagogy initiatives and mentor undergraduate string students.
• Serve as liaison to regional K–12 string programs and build partnerships.
• Organize and expand the High School Honors Orchestra as a recruiting and engagement event.
• Recruit prospective string students from the Commonwealth and region.
• Participate in curriculum development, academic advising, and committee service.
• Maintain an active record of professional, scholarly, or creative activity.

Skills

Conducting

Pedagogy

Community engagement

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate in Music or related field

Master of Music + significant experience

Job description

Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Director of Orchestral Studies beginning 2027-28. The successful candidate will conduct the EKU Symphony Orchestra and provide artistic leadership for opera and musical theatre, with strength in string performance and pedagogy.

A doctoral degree or Master of Music with significant experience is required; the role includes curricular development, advising, and building K–12 partnerships, plus active