<p>Posting Number FAE1862 Advertised Title Director of Orchestral Activities Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 001341 Category Full-Time Faculty Department School of Music Position Summary</p> <p>The University of Memphis invites applications for this full time, tenure track position in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music beginning August 2025. Appointments will be considered at the rank of assistant or associate professor, commensurate with qualifications and availability of funds.</p> <p>Responsibilities: Direct the University Symphony Orchestra and manage all aspects of the orchestral program. Responsibilities may include conducting the major opera productions each semester. Teach conducting and/or related classes. Develop innovative programming. Actively recruit for the orchestra program and advise and mentor graduate conducting students.</p> <p>The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.</p> <p>Minimum Position Qualifications</p> <p>MM degree minimum required; demonstrated successful teaching in the areas of orchestral conducting; prior experience as an orchestra director at the collegiate or professional level. Candidates must demonstrate potential for continued scholarly research/creative activities.</p> <p>Special Conditions</p> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.</p> <p>The School of Music: The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and has a full-time faculty of 43 with approximately 430 music majors. Degree programs include: Bachelor of Music in performance, music history, composition, music education, music therapy, music business, recording technology, jazz and studio music performance, jazz and studio music composition/arranging and commercial music; Master of Music in performance, musicology, Orff-Schulwerk, music education, pedagogy, jazz and studio music, composition and conducting; Doctor of Philosophy in musicology and music education; Doctor of Musical Arts in performance, composition, conducting and music theory. A graduate certificate, the Artist Diploma in Music, is also offered. http://www.memphis.edu/music</p> <p>The University: The University of Memphis is a comprehensive metropolitan R1 university located in Memphis, Tennessee, one of the most musically active communities in the Mid-South. Current enrollment is approximately 21,000 Students.</p> <p>Posting Date 10/14/2024 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Competitive and commensurate with experience. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Candidates should go to: http://workforum.memphis.edu to submit an application. Additional items required at time of application include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter </li><li>Curriculum Vitae </li><li>Samples of previously performed programs with date, location, and name of orchestra. </li><li>Web links to a video of an unedited rehearsal (minimum of 15 minutes in length). </li><li>Web links to a video of excerpts from performance and may include contrasting orchestral repertoire, opera, multimedia, and/or contemporary music (up to one hour in length). </li><li>A list of three references with contact information. </li></ul> <p>Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024, and may continue until a successful candidate is named. For further information contact:</p> <p>Dr. Marcin Arendt, Chair</p> <p>Director of Orchestral Activities Search Committee</p> <p>(720) 226-8623</p> <p>marendt@memphis.edu</p> <p>The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.</p> <p>Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)</p>