Assistant Professor-Orchestra Director

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Orchestra Director) in the Department of Music. The role provides artistic and administrative leadership for the orchestra program and requires conducting the university orchestra along with teaching and recruitment activities.

Candidate must have a DMA or equivalent terminal degree, demonstrated excellence in orchestral conducting, and strong pedagogy and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• DMA or equivalent terminal degree in conducting or related field by appointment.
• Proven excellence as orchestral conductor.
• Experience teaching conducting at the collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and effective rehearsal techniques.
• Ability to recruit and retain orchestral students.
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Orchestra Director and provide artistic and administrative leadership for the orchestra program.
• Conduct the university orchestra and oversee programming, rehearsals, performances, auditions, and personnel.
• Teach courses in conducting and related areas based on departmental needs.
• Actively recruit and retain talented string students through engagement with high school programs and the broader orchestra community.
• Work with applied string faculty to support student recruitment, retention, mentoring, and growth of string and orchestra programs.
• Develop orchestral opportunities that support the artistic, educational, and career goals of students and the department.
• Cultivate a professional and creative profile appropriate for tenure and contribute to department and university service.

Skills

Orchestral conducting

Teaching conducting

Pedagogy and rehearsal techniques

Recruit and retain orchestral students

Communication and collaboration

Education

DMA or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Music in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Orchestra Director).

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Musical Arts ( DMA ) or equivalent terminal degree in conducting or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence as an orchestral conductor.
• Demonstrated success in teaching conducting at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy and effective rehearsal techniques.
• Ability to recruit and retain orchestral students.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues and students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Orchestra Director and provide artistic and administrative leadership for the orchestra program.
• Conduct the university orchestra and oversee all aspects of the ensemble, including programming, rehearsals, performances, auditions, and personnel.
• Teach courses in conducting and related areas based on departmental needs.
• Actively recruit and retain talented string students through engagement with high school orchestra programs and the broader orchestra community.
• Work collaboratively with applied string faculty to support student recruitment, retention, mentoring, and the continued growth of the string and orchestra programs.
• Develop orchestral opportunities that support the artistic, educational, and career goals of students and the Department of Music.
• Cultivate an active professional and creative profile appropriate for artistic development and earning tenure.
• Contribute to the Department, College, University, and profession through service and professional activities.