Assistant Professor, Director of Orchestras
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Faculty Tenure Track
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Director of Orchestras
Department: Music
Campus Location: Washburn University
The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by February 1, 2024
Position Summary: Washburn University’s Department of Music invites applications for the position of Director of Orchestras. The position will begin August 1, 2024. This position is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor. A completed doctorate is necessary for a tenure-track appointment.
Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.
Essential Functions:
• Fulfill teaching expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor. Teach on average 12-load hours per semester (either in-person or online, according to departmental needs) or an equivalent full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook. These courses will include courses in conducting and other classes that fit the successful applicant’s qualifications.
• Serve as Director/Conductor for the Washburn University Orchestra and Washburn University String Orchestra.
• Collaborate with community organizations such as Topeka Symphony Orchestra, Topeka Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Sunflower Music Festival.
• Division coordinator for all department orchestral activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to promote professional growth within the department.
• Establish a successful record of creative/scholarship activities.
• Contribute to the life of the department and university through service activities.
• Conduct Washburn Opera Studio productions, as assigned.
• Maintain an active level of professional activity in high school recruitment.
• Perform additional job-related functions as assigned or as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
• Doctorate in music; ABD applicants will be considered with completion of the doctorate required by August 2025.
• Orchestral ensemble conducting at the collegiate level.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Two years of public school teaching experience.
• University teaching experience.
• Budgetary and administrative experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit students at the university level.
• Demonstrated commitment to perform repertoire that is diverse and inclusive.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
• Please upload the following items as a pdf to the “additional document” field via the electronic application: cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and link to online video demonstrating rehearsal and performance footage. Contact information for three current professional references will be collected as part of the application form.
• If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Kelly Huff at Kelly.huff@washburn.edu.
Background Check Required
Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.
Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.
Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
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