Director of Orchestras

About the role

The School of Music at Illinois State University is seeking an engaging and collaborative colleague to serve as the Director of Orchestras. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. The projected start date is August 16, 2027.

Responsibilities

• serve as artistic director, principal conductor, and administrator of a university orchestra program within a comprehensive school of music
• teach undergraduate and graduate music major courses as assigned
• teach general education and non-major courses as assigned
• enthusiastically recruit students through a continuous commitment to establishing, developing, and maintaining positive working relationships with high school/junior high orchestra directors and state/regional string teachers
• plan and host recruiting events
• engage in community outreach as assigned
• maintain a program of appropriate research/creative activity, serve on committees, and perform other appropriate university service
• Further duties will be dependent upon the qualifications and interests of the applicant and the needs of the School of Music.

Schedule

This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment.