Tenure-Track Faculty Position, University's Orchestral Activities, Department of Music

Rowan University • Glassboro, NJ

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About The Position

The Department of Music at Rowan University is seeking to hire a tenure-track faculty member to lead the university's orchestral program, with an appointment to begin September 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an active, highly visible, practice of creative activity that is based in conducting, teach at the undergraduate level, and contribute to the various service endeavors in the Department, College, and University. Opportunities for collaborations exist within the Department, College, as well as with George Family Center for Arts and Healing. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates may be considered at the Associate or Full Professor levels. The tenure-track faculty member to lead the university's orchestral program will demonstrate conducting abilities at the highest artistic standard; a successful track record as an orchestra director (preferably at the collegiate level); a comprehensive knowledge of standard and contemporary orchestral repertoire; proven rehearsal techniques; and excellent pedagogical skills. In addition, this position will provide a vision for the future of Rowan University's orchestral program, serve as a leader in recruiting outstanding students, and maintain active and collaborative relationships with public schools in the region. A master's degree in music is required and professional experience is expected; a doctorate and/or at least three years of teaching or equivalent experience is preferred. The successful candidate should possess administrative skills, show promise for significant scholarly/creative achievement, and have an ongoing commitment to advancing the profession, both as a teacher and guest conductor outside of Rowan University. In addition to conducting the University Orchestra, teaching duties will include Instrumental Conducting and courses that match the candidate's qualifications, background, and interests. The Department of Music is a vibrant community which has 400 students and 22 full-time faculty members. Degrees offered include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music (composition, jazz studies, music therapy, music education, performance) and Bachelor of Science (Music Industry). The campus is located in a suburban, residential setting in southern New Jersey and is near the vibrant musical scenes in Philadelphia (20 miles) and New York City (100 miles). Complete applications will include: Cover letter Current detailed CV Links to videos of both orchestral rehearsal and performance (10 - 15 minutes of each, with the camera in the back of the ensemble facing the conductor) Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review) Names and contact information for at least three references; confidential letters will be requested if an application is moved forward Review of applications will commence on November 15, 2025 and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/.

Requirements

• conducting abilities at the highest artistic standard
• a successful track record as an orchestra director (preferably at the collegiate level)
• a comprehensive knowledge of standard and contemporary orchestral repertoire
• proven rehearsal techniques
• excellent pedagogical skills
• administrative skills
• show promise for significant scholarly/creative achievement
• an ongoing commitment to advancing the profession, both as a teacher and guest conductor outside of Rowan University
• master's degree in music
• professional experience

Nice To Haves

• doctorate and/or at least three years of teaching or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• lead the university's orchestral program
• develop and maintain an active, highly visible, practice of creative activity that is based in conducting
• teach at the undergraduate level
• contribute to the various service endeavors in the Department, College, and University
• provide a vision for the future of Rowan University's orchestral program
• serve as a leader in recruiting outstanding students
• maintain active and collaborative relationships with public schools in the region
• conducting the University Orchestra
• teaching duties will include Instrumental Conducting and courses that match the candidate's qualifications, background, and interests

Benefits

• comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
• extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees