Assistant Professor, Orchestral Studies

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]

[size=medium]We announce the position of Director of Orchestral Studies. 

Position: Assistant Professor. Tenure track. Salary: Commensurate with Assistant Professor rank. 

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[size=medium][size=medium]Responsibilities: Conduct the UMass Amherst Symphony Orchestra.Teach under-graduate instrumental conducting. Guide the graduate program in orchestral conducting. Supervise teaching assistant in conducting. Conduct the All-University Orchestra. Additional teaching responsibilities depend on candidate’s areas of expertise and department needs. Build and maintain national visibility s an ensemble conductor as part of professional development. Coordinate instrumental recruitment activities with the applied faculty and other large ensemble conductors. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, serve on committees, and perform other university and professional service, as appropriate.

Requirements:
Master’s degree in the field of music required.
Doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Proven success as an orchestra director at the university and/or professional levels.
Exceptional musical, teaching, recruiting, and organizational skills necessary to develop and sustain a strong collegiate orchestral program.
Experience teaching class and/or applied conducting is desirable.

Application Instructions:
To apply submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) links to
high quality video recordings of both a rehearsal and a performance.

Upload the links in a separate document, not as part of the cover letter or curriculum vitae. The total video footage should not exceed 20 minutes.

Review of applications will begin October 17, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

Additional supporting materials may be requested from finalists.

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[size=medium]http://www.umass.edu/theater/[/size]
[size=medium][size=medium][size=medium]University of Massachusetts Amherst, 151 Presidents Drive
Fine Arts Center 112
Amherst 01003
Massachusetts[/size]

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