FACULTY OF ARTS
UBC School of Music
Music Building
6361 Memorial Road
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Tel: 604.822.3113
Fax: 604.822.4884
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The School of Music at the University of British Columbia seeks to appoint an Orchestral Conductor to a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2012. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will coordinate orchestral activities in the School of Music: rehearse, conduct, and oversee all activities of the UBC Symphony Orchestra; teach conducting classes and other related courses; participate in graduate student supervision; and work with colleagues to develop the conducting curriculum and to enhance instrumental performance at the undergraduate and graduate levels. For a suitably qualified and experienced candidate, duties may also include conducting and coaching opera productions. Other responsibilities include a level of creative/scholarly activity consistent with teaching obligations, and participation in student recruitment, including liaison with local, provincial, and national school and youth orchestral programs. The successful candidate will be expected to develop professionally in a manner consistent with creative teaching and dedicated service to the School. The terms of the appointment will reflect the candidate’s ability to fulfill the described duties at UBC and, if necessary, take into account the scope of any outside professional activities.
A graduate degree or equivalent educational and professional experience, preferably including work in a university setting, is required. An excellent record of professional, artistic, and instructional achievement must be demonstrated. Professional experience as an orchestral instrumentalist is welcomed.
The letter of application should be accompanied, at a minimum, by a current CV, and up to two DVDs and two CDs demonstrating conducting ability and achievement. Please include recordings of live performances and rehearsals if possible. Candidates should provide evidence of high-level achievement and potential for continuing growth as a conductor, and of ability and commitment to teach students at all levels. Evidence of teaching experience, effectiveness, experience, and potential is welcomed. Three confidential letters of reference should be sent under separate cover by referees. All materials should be sent to: Chair, Orchestral Conductor Search Committee, University of British Columbia School of Music, 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2. Application deadline: November 28, 2011. Review of applications may continue until the position is filled. A limited number of candidates will be invited to visit UBC in February and March 2012. For more information on the UBC School of Music, visit www.music.ubc.ca.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Materials should be sent to:
Chair, Orchestral Conductor Search Committee
UBC School of Music
6361 Memorial Road,Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6T 1Z2
Orchestral Conductor Assistant professor (pdf)
Deadline: NOVEMBER 28, 2011.
Late applications may be considered until the position has been filled. Questions about the position may be addressed to: musicsec@interchange.ubc.ca. For more information about the School of Music, please visit www.music.ubc.ca.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
FACULTY OF ARTS
UBC School of Music
Music Building
6361 Memorial Road
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Tel: 604.822.3113
Fax: 604.822.4884