Assistant Professor-Orchestra Director

Assistant Professor-Orchestra Director

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34725 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Contact references for 3 recommenders 
• Links to a minimum of three conducting videos including rehearsal and performance from the ensemble perspective

Review of applications will begin October 19 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for the best consideration.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Karen Kenaston-French, [email protected].

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	F00803P
Position Title	Assistant Professor-Orchestra Director
Department	Music
Location	Arlington
Job Family	Faculty
Position Status	Full-time
Rank	Tenure-track
Work Hours	Standard
Open to	External and Internal
FLSA	Exempt
Duration	Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis	Monthly
Benefits Eligible	Yes
Job Summary	The Department of Music in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Orchestra Director).In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits at UTA	We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
CBC Requirement	It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Serve as Orchestra Director and provide artistic and administrative leadership for the orchestra program. Conduct the university orchestra and oversee all aspects of the ensemble, including programming, rehearsals, performances, auditions, and personnel. Teach courses in conducting and related areas based on departmental needs. Actively recruit and retain talented string students through engagement with high school orchestra programs and the broader orchestra community. Work collaboratively with applied string faculty to support student recruitment, retention, mentoring, and the continued growth of the string and orchestra programs. Develop orchestral opportunities that support the artistic, educational, and career goals of students and the Department of Music. Cultivate an active professional and creative profile appropriate for artistic development and earning tenure. Contribute to the Department, College, University, and profession through service and professional activities.
Required Qualifications	Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) or equivalent terminal degree in conducting or a related field by the time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence as an orchestral conductor. Demonstrated success in teaching conducting at the collegiate level. Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy and effective rehearsal techniques. Ability to recruit and retain orchestral students. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information	Located in the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and enrolls over 360 music majors. Our 65 faculty members contribute to a robust, creative, and scholarly environment. The Department offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance, Music Education, Music Business, Music Audio Production, Theory, Composition, and Jazz Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies. Graduate offerings include the Master of Music in Music Education and a Graduate Certificate in Performance. The Department provides a collaborative environment with opportunities for creative and interdisciplinary work across the University.
University Information	The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
Working Title	Assistant Professor
EEO Statement	It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations	The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	09/01/2027
Open Date	09/15/2026
Review Start Date	10/19/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34725 and submit the following materials: Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Contact references for 3 recommenders  Links to a minimum of three conducting videos including rehearsal and performance from the ensemble perspective Review of applications will begin October 19 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for the best consideration. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Karen Kenaston-French, [email protected]. For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

Requirement Questions

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1. * Are you currently a UTA employee?
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2. * If you are a current UTA employee, please provide the name and department of your current supervisor. (If not current employee, enter "N/A")

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover/Interest Letter
3. Portfolio or Work Samples

Optional Documents