Visiting Assistant Professor of Orchestral Studies/Director OSU Symphony Orchestra and OSU Youth and Community Orchestra

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Work type: Adjunct/Temp Faculty
Location: Stillwater
Categories: Faculty/Instructor

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Lucia Unrau, lucia.unrau@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

12 months or less

Hiring Range

$60,000 - $60,000

Priority Application Date

For full consideration, please apply by 2025-07-18. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit the following:
• letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• a reference list with a minimum of three references
• three concert programs of which the candidate conducted representing a range of player levels and repertoire
• a word document providing links to recent video recordings representing a concert performance and a rehearsal of the candidate conducting different styles.
Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

About this Position

The Greenwood School of Music seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Orchestral Studies/Director of the Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra with a start date of August 2025. This is a one-year position. 

We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to shape the future of our growing orchestral program. The successful candidate will conduct the OSU Symphony Orchestra and play a key role in recruiting and mentoring string majors and graduate students in orchestral conducting. This is a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of musicians while collaborating with an exceptional team of faculty to advance a vibrant and evolving program.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and/or graduate courses in conducting, orchestral literature, and pedagogy. Additionally, the candidate will lead the OSU Youth and Community Orchestra, a part of the Greenwood School of Music Preparatory Academy, fostering community engagement and educational outreach. 

Other teaching assignments may include general education or specialized courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. The ideal candidate will contribute actively to the artistic and scholarly life of the university, demonstrate a strong commitment to service within the school and the broader profession, and help cultivate a welcoming environment for all students. 

 

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D./Ed.D.

    Doctorate or ABD 

    (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

    • Significant university level experience 

    • Evidence of successful work with pre-collegiate students required 

    • Knowledge and experience in program development including but not limited to recruiting, repertoire and programming, concert planning, and artistic leadership.  

  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

    Knowledge and experience in program development including but not limited to recruiting, repertoire and programming, concert planning, and artistic leadership.  

     

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