ANNOUNCEMENT OF TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRAL STUDIES

STARTING SEPTEMBER 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES:                       Conduct and administer all activities of the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra, including chamber orchestra, opera orchestra; classroom teaching in conducting, and the possibility of other teaching responsibilities, depending upon candidate’s interests and qualifications and institutional needs. Additional responsibilities include all service related activities associated with a tenure-track position including student advising, admissions-related responsibilities, recruiting, developing relationships with music educators, and participating in committee assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS:                                           Demonstrated excellence in orchestral conducting and teaching. Appropriate terminal degree or equivalent experience. A record of successful collegiate teaching experience preferred.  Although this is a Conservatory position, an understanding and strong support of the ideals and goals of a broad liberal arts education is highly preferred.

RANK AND SALARY:                                      Tenure-track. Rank and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS:                                                Should include cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, professional development goals, curriculum vitae (including representative list of conducted repertoire), video recordings (preferably of both rehearsal and performance), academic transcripts, and three letters of reference. We would like all documents submitted digitally as either Word documents or PDF files, and all video submitted as links to external sites. Candidates may be asked to submit representative programs.

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC:                       Serving approximately 350 music majors, the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, founded in 1874, is a distinguished undergraduate program offering preparation for professional careers in music within the intellectual environment of a liberal arts college.  The Conservatory has an enviable reputation for producing outstanding musician-scholars, and our robust double degree program attracts fine musicians who have strong interests in a multitude of academic areas.  We are seeking applicants who will thrive in this stimulating musical and academic environment.   

Consideration of candidates will begin November 28th, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications and nominations should be directed to:

                                                                                Dawn Herber (dawn.m.herber@lawrence.edu)

                                                                                                Search Coordinator,  on behalf of

                                                                                Dr. Andrew Mast (andrew.mast@lawrence.edu)

Chair, Director of Orchestral Studies Search Committee

                                                                                Lawrence Conservatory of Music

                                                                                711 E. Boldt Way, SPC #11

                                                                                Appleton, WI  54911  Telephone:  (920) 832-6611

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