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Associate Professor/Professor, Director of Orchestral Studies, Mary Franks Thompson Professor of Orchestral Studies, Music
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Position Number: 5707217
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Associate Professor/Professor, Director of Orchestral Studies, Mary Franks Thompson Professor of Orchestral Studies, Music
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Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Oct 07, 2024
Deadline: Feb 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The School of Music at Baylor University seeks an engaging and collaborative educator who can excel at teaching undergraduate and graduate orchestral and orchestral conducting students.

This full-time, tenure-track or tenured, chaired appointment will begin August 2025.

The Baylor Symphony Orchestra won the American Prize for Orchestra Performance for an unprecedented 4-years in a row and recently performed at Bass Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. The orchestra is featured in a nationally televised production of "A Baylor Christmas" that is broadcast on all 115 Gray Television stations, reaching 36 percent of the U.S. population. Baylor orchestra students have performed at Carnegie Hall as winners of the School of Music's Semper Pro Musica competition, have won the school's annual concerto competition; and our alumni play in military bands and orchestras, professional opera orchestras, professional symphony orchestras, and on Broadway. The Baylor Symphony worked with many distinguished conductors, performers, and composers, including Robert Shaw, William Kraft, Lorin Hollander, Marvin Lamb, Steven Stucky, Corey Cerovsek, Giancarlo Guerrero, Colin Jacobson, John Sharp, Adrian Avila, and Nancy King, among others. Click here to learn more about the position and our vibrant Baylor community.

ABOUT THE BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Celebrating more than 100 years of musical excellence, the Baylor University School of Music provides transformational experiences that prepare students for careers in music. Students thrive in a Christian environment characterized by a nurturing resident faculty, an unwavering pursuit of musical excellence, a global perspective, dedication to service, and devotion to faith. They investigate the rich musical and cultural heritage of the past, develop superior musical skills and knowledge in the present, and explore and create new modes of musical expression for the future. While preparing for future leadership roles, students join with the School of Music faculty to enhance the quality of community life, enrich the larger culture, and make Baylor a place in which heart, mind, and soul coalesce. Baylor's School of Music is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the Texas Association of Music Schools. Degree programs include bachelor's and master's degrees in performance, music education, and academic majors, as well as doctoral degrees in church music. Degrees leading to the Bachelor of Music Education conform to certification requirements of the Texas Education Agency. Visit the School of Music website to learn more.

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct the Baylor Symphony Orchestra and oversee the health and success of all orchestral ensembles, including the Campus Orchestra and the Baylor Opera Theater Orchestra
Provide administrative leadership of all orchestral activities, including a comprehensive vision for the program, budgeting, and leading collaborative artistic initiatives
Maintain a national/international profile as a conductor and educator
Actively assist in the recruiting process
Lead the orchestral conducting graduate program
Teach undergraduate/graduate courses in conducting and symphonic literature
Collaborate with other School of Music faculty
Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with orchestra musicians in schools and universities
Contribute to the artistic and intellectual life of Baylor University and the School of Music

RANK AND SALARY:

Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:

Doctorate in music or equivalent professional experience required.
Distinguished record of orchestral conducting with national/international recognition required.
Demonstrated record of innovation and creativity required.
Demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching required.
Experience in conducting an opera orchestra desired.
Proven administrative leadership of a comprehensive orchestral program desired.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/154009

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after February 15, 2025, will not be considered.

To apply, submit through the Interfolio application portal:

a cover letter/letter of interest,
an updated curriculum vitae,
official or unofficial transcript,
contact information for three references,
2-3 years of past concert programs, and
video recordings of orchestral conducting; please select 15-20 minutes of rehearsal footage and 20 minutes of performance footage, including contrasting styles (videos should be provided as links to webpages, YouTube, or Vimeo)

All applicants will also complete the Religious Affiliation Form (in Interfolio).

Selected applicants will be asked to provide additional materials, including statements of understanding and support toward Baylor University's Christian mission, core convictions, and current strategic plan.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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