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Adjunct Faculty, Performance - Conductor, DePaul S

at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Adjunct Faculty, Performance - Conductor, DePaul Symphony Orchestra
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Job ID: 114983
College/School: School of Music Responsibilities:

The Department of Performance of The School of Music at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in an adjunct faculty opportunity to conduct, teach, manage, and lead the DePaul Symphony Orchestra (DPSO). Successful candidates will demonstrate technical and artistic mastery and a passion for teaching fundamental and advanced orchestral skills to serious college level music students.
The DePaul Symphony Orchestra rehearses and performs in the Mary Patricia Gannon Concert Hall in the Holtschneider Performance Center on the Lincoln Park campus. The DePaul Symphony Orchestra focuses on a thorough and serious study of orchestral repertoire. Students receive regular coaching by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera orchestra and DePaul's preeminent string and wind faculties. Professionalism and orchestral fundamentals are prioritized.
Duties include:
Conducting all DPSO rehearsals and concerts
Programming
Working with conducting faculty to manage scheduling, calendar, student assignments, etc.
Listening to seating auditions
Handling academic requirements such as grading and submitting grades, taking attendance, etc.
Overall management of the DPSO
Mentoring serious music students and modeling professionalism
Supporting the mission of the DePaul School of Music

 Required Qualifications:
Required: Master of Music or equivalent professional experience. A track record of success in both teaching and conducting.
The candidate must have demonstrated experience working and teaching in a diverse learning environment.
 Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload a cover letter and CV.
Close Date: Jun 30, 2024 Applicant Documents C.V.(1)
Cover Letter(1)

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

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Job Posting: 11918284

Posted On: May 21, 2024

Updated On: Jun 20, 2024

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