Assistant Professor, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, School of Music

Assistant Professor, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, School of Music

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12565
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Music invites applications for a tenure-track position as Director of the UTSA Orchestra at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. UTSA is deeply committed to student success and academic excellence, including growing doctoral education. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.

UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world.

UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

College

THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS. The UTSA School of Music is housed within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA). COLFA is on an accelerated trajectory of transformation and growth fueled by three major drivers: reimagining the humanities, recommitting to arts education, and bolstering social science research. In addition to the School of Art, COLFA has established a new School of Music and is moving forward with the establishment of a new interdisciplinary School designed to further collaborative engagement and discovery around the intersections of grand challenges facing society and the human experience. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the process of developing COLFA, and is expected to hold a substantial appointment and effort in the School of Music.

UTSA ARTS: UTSA Arts is an organized research unit within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts designed to foster interconnections between the arts within UTSA and to extend the impact of creative activity to the wider San Antonio community. It connects the varied aspects of the world to our community through world class programs, exhibits, and performances, leveraging partnerships with other arts organizations in San Antonio, across Texas, and the nation. UTSA Arts sponsors educational programs for the benefit of people of all ages and backgrounds who desire to develop their creative abilities in a safe and supportive learning community. Finally, UTSA Arts is a makerspace that fosters collaborations in the arts and facilitates research related to the arts in the community.

Department

THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC: The UTSA School of Music cultivates innovation, artistry, and scholarship while amplifying the cultural wealth of San Antonio and enriching our community through music and performing arts. We empower students by nurturing their musicianship, integrating their personal values and goals into their professional identities, and fostering discovery and growth.

The School of Music offers degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Music in music education, performance, composition, and music marketing, a Bachelor of Arts in Music, including a new option for a Bachelor of Arts in commercial and digital music, and the Master of Music in music education, conducting, performance, and performance/pedagogy. The faculty comprises more than 60 full- and part-time members who serve a student body of approximately 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The School of Music occupies a facility that includes a 500-seat Recital Hall, two large rehearsal halls, practice rooms, classrooms, piano and music technology labs, and faculty studios and offices. The UTSA String Project is an award-winning member of The National String Project Consortium, offering beginning through advanced level music instruction to community students on string instruments and classical guitar. Through the UTSA String Project, music education majors have the opportunity to develop skills needed to become successful artist-teachers. UTSA is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Position Summary

The School of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Music to serve as Director of the UTSA Orchestra.

The successful candidate will conduct and serve as music director for the UTSA Orchestra, a full symphony orchestra serving as a premiere ensemble for the School of Music. The position entails collaborating with other ensembles and faculty, including conducting the orchestra for a yearly opera, organizing the Concerto and Aria Competition, and holding auditions. Additional responsibilities may include teaching conducting for instrumental music education majors, offering conducting lessons for graduate students, administrative oversight of the UTSA String Project, or other courses depending on the candidate's areas of expertise and departmental need. The successful candidate is expected to recruit for the School of Music and engage in scholarship and service as part of a tenure track appointment. Salary and supporting start-up packages are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess:

• An earned doctorate in music (ABD candidates will be considered).
• Evidence of successful conducting experience with university and/or semi-professional/professional orchestras.
• Demonstrated artistic leadership, excellence, and collaboration in cultivating and managing a large orchestra program, and evidence of effective recruiting.
• The successful candidate must also demonstrate an ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of various urban populations, supporting the University's commitment as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public school or university teaching experience, a record of service, and evidence of creative/scholarly contributions to the field, including guest conducting and demonstrated success in regional and/or national music venues.

   

Application Process

Application Instructions provide applicants with a list of required documents and compliance-related statements. Italicized items are mandatory for all recruitments.

To apply applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• Letter of application that addresses qualifications and includes ways that they will contribute to the mission statement of the School of Music (found in the first two sentences of the UTSA School of Music info above).

   

• A current curriculum vitae.

   

• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.

   

- Additional materials, such as conducting/rehearsal videos and letters of recommendation, may be requested at a later date.

The position is considered open until filled. Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024; please apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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