Director of Orchestras

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois State University’s School of Music seeks an engaging colleague to serve as the Director of Orchestras. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, with a projected start date of August 16, 2027.

Responsibilities include artistic direction, serving as principal conductor and administrator of the university orchestra program; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and recruiting students through high school and regional string networks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as artistic director, principal conductor, and administrator of the university orchestra program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate music major courses as assigned; teach general education and non-major courses as assigned.
• Recruit students through relationships with high school/junior high orchestra directors and state/regional string teachers; plan and host recruiting events.
• Engage in community outreach as assigned; maintain a program of appropriate research/creative activity.
• Serve on committees and perform other university service as needed.

Job description

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The School of Music at Illinois State University is seeking an engaging and collaborative colleague to serve as the Director of Orchestras. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. The projected start date is August 16, 2027.

Responsibilities for the position include: serve as artistic director, principal conductor, and administrator of a university orchestra program within a comprehensive school of music; teach undergraduate and graduate music major courses as assigned; teach general education and non-major courses as assigned; enthusiastically recruit students through a continuous commitment to establishing, developing, and maintaining positive working relationships with high school/junior high orchestra directors and state/regional string teachers; plan and host recruiting events; engage in community outreach as assigned; maintain a program of appropriate research/creative activity, serve on committees, and perform other appropriate university service. Further duties will be dependent upon the qualifications and interests of the applicant and the needs of the School of Music.