Endowed Assistant Professor of Orchestral Conducting

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s School of Music in Atlanta invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Orchestral Conducting. The role directs the GSU Symphony Orchestra and Campus Orchestra, teaches graduate conducting and instrumental conducting courses, and mentors graduate assistants.

The appointment is supported by an endowed professorship with an additional stipend; active recruitment of strings, winds, brass, and percussion; ongoing scholarly activity with a national profile;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in orchestral conducting is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience in higher education is required.
• Demonstrated excellence and experience as a director of opera is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the GSU Symphony Orchestra and Campus Orchestra.
• Teach orchestral conducting for graduate students and mentor graduate assistants.
• Teach instrumental conducting classes and related coursework as needed.
• Engage in recruitment of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students.

Skills

Orchestral conducting

Teaching in higher education

Recruitment experience

Opera conducting experience

String pedagogy

Education

Master’s degree in orchestral conducting

Doctoral degree in orchestral conducting or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Georgia State University’s School of Music in Atlanta invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Orchestral Conducting. The role directs the GSU Symphony Orchestra and Campus Orchestra, teaches graduate conducting and instrumental conducting courses, and mentors graduate assistants.

The appointment is supported by an endowed professorship with an additional stipend; active recruitment of strings, winds, brass, and percussion; ongoing scholarly activity with a national profile;