Assistant Professor of Music, Orchestra Conductor/Director of Orchestral Activities (T/TE) (UPDATED)

The Provost's Academic Success Goals prioritize "Success for Every Student." This includes, among other things, engaging students in experiential learning across the curriculum, knowing how to think critically, enjoying a sense of belonging, and being resilient. These priorities must be embedded in all teaching and mentoring of students, and evident, specifically, in the assigned courses... Conduct Arizona Symphony Orchestra, the premier orchestral ensemble of the School of Music, and Philharmonic Orchestra, mentoring graduate teaching assistants for both ensembles. Conduct opera productions and collaborate on choral-orchestral works. Teach graduate students in orchestral conducting, literature, and related courses, including weekly lessons for MM and DMA students and a weekly seminar with the full conducting studio. Supervise the graduate degree program in orchestral conducting, including qualification, comprehensive, and dissertation examinations, and mentor students through degree completion and professional placement. Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success. Provide artistic and administrative leadership for the orchestral program and collaborate closely with other faculty in program planning, recruitment, and outreach. Maintain an active national profile as a conductor, scholar, and pedagogue. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff across the School of Music and the College of Fine Arts to advance performance, research, and service initiatives. Build and sustain partnerships and outreach with public and private schools, community organizations and professional musicians. Duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music. Knowledge, Skills Abilities (KSAs) Current knowledge of orchestral repertoire and performance practice. Effective rehearsal and conducting techniques and skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills that contribute to a respectful work environment. Ability to support the university's efforts to build and sustain a vibrant respectful workplace. Ability to create imaginative/innovative concert programs. Ability to develop strategies in defining and supporting the future direction of the orchestra program. Ability to utilize and implement new pedagogies and classroom strategies to advance comprehensive learning opportunities. Demonstrated ability or potential for scholarly, creative, and/or research activity appropriate to rank.