Assistant Professor-Orchestra Director

About the role

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. The University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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. 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 University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution located in the Dallas‑Fort Worth‑Arlington metroplex, serving over 42,000 students and recognized for its commitment to student success, military‑friendly environment, and ethnic diversity. UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy and is expanding with a regional campus (UTA West) slated to open in fall 2028 and the RISE 100 initiative to recruit 100 new tenure‑system faculty.

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.