Visiting Assistant Professor, Director of Orchestral Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SCHOOL OF MUSIC

NOTICE OF FACULTY VACANCY

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,

DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRAL STUDIES

Responsibilities: The University of Missouri School of Music seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor to serve as Director of Orchestral Studies for the 2021-22 academic year. This is a full-time position. Duties include conducting the University Philharmonic, teaching a graduate-level advanced instrumental conducting course and private conducting lessons, and secondary school recruitment activities. Other duties such as teaching entrepreneurship classes or basic conducting may be assigned based upon the strength of the candidate or needs of the department. The successful candidate will participate fully in large ensemble responsibilities and provide service to the School and the University in keeping with expectations for visiting assistant professors.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: MM in orchestral conducting or similar professional experience. Candidates will be evaluated on: evidence of successful teaching and conducting at the university or professional level.

Rank/Salary/Benefits/Start Date: Visiting Assistant Professor (full-time, nine-month, unranked, non-regular position). Salary is commensurate with experience. Full benefits package provided. Appointment begins August 15, 2021.

Application: Interested candidates should use the online application and be prepared to submit: (1) a detailed letter of application, (2) a full curriculum vitae, (3) names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references, and (4) a diversity statement that describes the candidate’s experiences, commitment, and goals in regards to incorporating an understanding of diversity/multiculturalism in teaching, and mentoring is required. These materials must be combined into a single electronic file (.doc, .docx, or .pdf) and uploaded online (http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic) and click on “prospective employees.” Find this position (ID #35748), check the “select” button, and click “apply now.” Register, creating a username and password. You will then upload your materials, after which you will be asked to complete a profile with your contact information and to verify your application. Continue the steps until your application has been confirmed.”  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Music at the University of Missouri (MU): The MU School of Music comprises 35 full-time faculty members and 230 music majors and offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in music and music education.  MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System. It is a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, AAU member, and has a student body of over 30,000 students. MU is located in Columbia, a community of over 120,000 in mid-Missouri and a center of academic, cultural, medical, and business activity.

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment: The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving  the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

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