Faculty of Music, Director of McDuffie Center for Strings, Executive Director of Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra

Mercer University • Macon, GA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is searching for a Faculty of Music/Director of McDuffie Center for Strings/Executive Director of Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra on the Macon, Georgia campus. This is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment, beginning in July 2026. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities : This position will oversee three major areas. They will serve as Director of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, faculty member responsible for advising, teaching, and recruiting McDuffie Center for Strings students, and serve as Executive Director of the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra.

Requirements

• The successful candidate: Will be an experienced musician and teacher with a commitment to liberal arts education.
• Will hold an earned master’s in music and demonstrated commensurate professional experience.
• Will have an understanding and evidence of the arts administration, budgeting, and artist scheduling.
• Will have an understanding of professional orchestral organizational structure, development, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Director of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings - Coordinate Distinguished Artists Coordinate the schedule for Distinguished Artist to teach at the Bell House Manage the contracts for the distinguished artists in conjunction with the Dean of the School of Music Host the distinguished artists while on campus for their teaching - Budget Manager for the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Manage the yearly McDuffie Center for Strings budget Approve operating expenses in Workday Develop monthly budget reports for the Center, along with the Fabian Concerts and Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra - Oversee Chamber Music Coordinate with Annie Fullard the assignment of string chamber groups: dates, repertoire, rehearsal schedules, and performance dates Provide information for and proof programs - Recruit for the McDuffie Center for Strings Meet with prospective students and teachers at various concerts on and off campus Meet with prospects who are visiting Macon, schedule trial lessons with faculty Coordinate chamber/orchestra auditions for returning/new students first week of classes: Auditions - evaluates prescreening videos; coordinates with faculty on students accepted to audition; runs audition process; coordinates faculty for meet-and-greet concert Work with faculty and guest artists to coordinate concert dates (Fabian, MMSO and Young Artists Series) and repertoire for upcoming year; coordinate with Townsend School of Music and Marketing for annual Discover Townsend brochure - Coordinate and Facilitate of the annual Labor Day Festival Coordinate applications, auditions and teaching faculty Expand applicants to rising high school juniors and seniors Coordinate the program for the Labor Day Festival concert - Young Artist Concerts Coordinate which students/groups perform on concerts, based on submissions/timing Attend concerts
• Faculty of Music - Academic Duties Advise all McDuffie Center for String students each semester Teach, when needed, applied viola and chamber coaching Serve as Instructor of Record for various McDuffie Center for Strings courses, i.e. Rome Chamber Music Festival, Chamber Ensembles, String Orchestra, Special Topics, etc. Work with students on degree plans and academic issues Serve on the Townsend School of Music Dean’s Council Work with the Directors of Undergraduate Studies and Graduate Studies in the Townsend School of Music Serve on Townsend School of Music committees and University committees Coordinate McDuffie students on Weekly Recital Hour and attend Attend Fall orientation meeting with students Work with the Dean to coordinate student(s) to perform for university events Meet with students as needed on various academic or Center for Strings issues Attend monthly Townsend School of Music faculty meetings and give McDuffie Center for Strings report - Artistic Performances Perform when needed on the Fabian Concert Series, Townsend Faculty Gala, and other Mercer University events - Rome Chamber Festival Consult with Bobby McDuffie (founder of the Rome Chamber Festival) on student selection for the yearly event in Rome, Italy Organize student preparation in terms of repertoire and travel arrangements Attend, when necessary, the Rome Chamber Festival as a performer/co-organizer
• Executive Director of the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra - Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra Serve as Executive Director of the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra Work with Bobby McDuffie and Yaniv Segal on repertoire, conductors, and guest artists Coordinates rehearsal dates with Yaniv Segal; give suggestions on repertoire; participate in lunch with alumni if time allows; proof programs; attend concert Coordinate with venues on concerts and events: Piedmont Grand Opera House Oversee the marketing and public relations for the MMSO Manage and coordinate with the Center for String Program Manager for the logistic of each MMSO event Work with Daniel Tosky, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) contractor, and Center for String Program Manager to coordinate all ASO logistical requirements, availability, rehearsals, communication with ASO principals, etc.

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director