Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Orchestral Activities - School of Music

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 15, 2025 (Classes begin August 20, 2025)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary assignment is conducting and managing the WVU Symphony Orchestra and developing a comprehensive and innovative orchestra program. Additional assignments include teaching courses in undergraduate and graduate conducting and orchestra literature. Coordination of recruitment activities, including an annual honors orchestra weekend, and participation in faculty governance is expected. The candidate will be required to establish and maintain a national and/or international professional profile through conducting appearances, publications, presentations, and other research/creative activity. Service to the university, community, and profession including active involvement in professional organizations is expected. Additional responsibilities will be assigned according to the needs of the School of Music and abilities of the candidate.

SALARY AND RANK: Assistant Professor. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC (music.wvu.edu) brings together musicians and scholars from across the nation and the world in a vibrant musical community that is dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the arts and humanities. It is the flagship music institution in the state, located about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh and about three hours by car from Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Housed in the multi-million-dollar Creative Arts Center, the School of Music comprises over 300 music majors, 33 full-time and several part-time faculty and is the only fully accredited music unit in the state of West Virginia that offers BA, BM, BS, MM, MA, and DMA degree programs in music. Music faculty members can benefit from an active program of professional development and travel grants sponsored by the College of Creative Arts & Media. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Music Therapy Program is accredited by the American Music Therapy Association, and the Music Education Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the West Virginia Department of Education.

The College of Creative Arts and Media has an enrollment of over 2,000 students and consists of four professionally accredited and nationally recognized Schools of Art & Design, Media & Communications, Music, and Theatre & Dance. Each School offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees addressing such fields as the creative and performing arts, advertising and communications, arts education and scholarship, design disciplines, journalism, marketing and public relations, museum studies, the recording industry, theatre technology, and the intersection of art and health.

West Virginia University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University - Extensive and is the state's only comprehensive doctoral-granting, land grant institution. The university community is committed to student- centered priorities, academic excellence, research, creative activity, and service to the state. Please visit dualcareer.wvu.edu and ohwpawvherc.org for more information and job postings.

Required

• Master of Music degree
• A record of excellence in orchestral conducting, ensemble program management, and recruitment activities
• Established professional activity with potential for national recognition as a conductor and pedagogue
• Demonstrated success in building and promoting strong orchestral programs with experience mentoring young artists
• Ability to recruit and retain students
• Exemplary communication skills and a commitment to enhancing the intellectual and cultural life of the University

Preferred

• Doctoral degree in music
• Demonstrated success recruiting and retaining students at the secondary and/or university level
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience at the college/university level or equivalent experience

APPLICATION:

1. a letter of application describing qualifications and experience,
2. a current curriculum vita,
3. names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and relationship to applicant for a minimum of five references,
4. links to videos of at least 10 minutes of recent live performances as well as 10 minutes of rehearsal footage (varying styles of works preferred).

Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin January 13, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.