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Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Orchestral Activities - Tenure Track

The Music Conservatory at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana invites applications for the position of Director of Orchestral Activities.  This is a full-time, 10-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidate must possess a doctorate (ABD may be considered.)  University teaching experience is desired.  Candidate is expected to possess comprehensive knowledge as it relates to strings, orchestral winds and percussion. Primary duties include conducting the University Orchestra and String Ensemble.  Vigorous recruitment, especially of string majors, is expected. Additional teaching will be assigned based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs.  Academic advising and service are expected.  The Music Conservatory typically has 65 undergraduate music majors and significant non-major student involvement in all ensembles. Degree programs include Music Education, Music Therapy, Music Management, Performance, and General Studies (Bachelor of Science). Instruction on every orchestral instrument, voice, keyboard, and guitar is provided by 12 full-time/consortium faculty and 14 part-time instructors.    

Interested applicants should complete the online application at https://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employment-application-form-faculty.cfm and upload a CV, a cover letter, unofficial transcripts and a list of 3 references as one complete pdf. Links to a YouTube or webpage based video of conducting (must include portions of both a rehearsal and a concert) should be sent to Dr. Dennis Malfatti, Chair, Director of Orchestras Search Committee, via email to dm155@evansville.edu. The position will begin August 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin April 8 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Evansville is an independent, comprehensive, selective-admissions institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and is recognized for excellence in its core liberal arts and sciences curriculum as well as professional programs. International education is a strength of the university and is facilitated by the university’s Harlaxton College in Grantham,England. The University of Evansville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employercommitted to educational excellence through diversity.

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