Application DateWhile applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by December 31 2025 to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply please submit the following:
letter of application
curriculum vitae
a reference list with a minimum of three references
three concert programs conducted by the candidate representing a range of player levels and repertoire
a word document providing links to recent video recordings representing a concert performance and a rehearsal of the candidate conducting different styles.
Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
About this Position
The Greenwood School of Music seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Orchestral Studies/Director of the Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra with a start date of August 2026.
We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to shape the future of our growing orchestral program. The successful candidate will conduct the OSU Symphony Orchestra work with the OSU Opera and play a key role in recruiting and mentoring string majors and graduate students in orchestral conducting. This is a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of musicians while collaborating with an exceptional team of faculty to advance a vibrant and evolving program.
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and/or graduate courses in conducting orchestral literature and pedagogy. Additionally the candidate will lead the OSU Youth and Community Orchestra a part of the Greenwood School of Music Preparatory Academy fostering community engagement and educational outreach.
Other teaching assignments may include general education or specialized courses aligned with the candidates expertise. The ideal candidate will contribute actively to the artistic and scholarly life of the university demonstrate a strong commitment to service within the school and the broader profession and help cultivate a welcoming environment for all students.
About the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music
The Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music (GSM) has over 40 full-time faculty (of which 30 are tenured or in tenure-track positions) combined with a full-time professional staff of 9. There are approximately 300 students enrolled in degree programs that include the BA BM BS and MM with programs in music education performance music and music industry. The GSM an all-Steinway institution is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is housed in beautiful new facilities. For additional information please see our website at Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research institution with a 130-year legacy as one of the nations premier land-grant universities. The Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system which serves over 34000 students and offers state-of-the-art facilities for research and instruction. The College of Arts and Sciences boasts exceptional strengths across the sciences social sciences arts and humanities complemented by institutional excellence in engineering agriculture and business.
Stillwater consistently ranks among the best places to live in America as recently featured in Money Magazine and is celebrated as one of the nations friendliest college towns. This vibrant community of approximately 50000 offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living well below the national averageincluding housing costs at roughly 80% of the national median. Residents enjoy a thriving arts and music scene anchored by the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts numerous parks and museums top-rated public schools and excellent medical facilities.
Connectivity is exceptional: Stillwater Regional Airport provides convenient access through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport while the dynamic metropolitan areas of Tulsa and Oklahoma Cityeach about an hour awayoffer expanded cultural dining and entertainment options. With gigabit internet widely available Stillwater combines small-town charm with modern amenities creating an ideal environment for both professional achievement and personal fulfillment.
Required Qualifications
Earned Doctorate by time of appointment
Significant university level experience:
- full or part-time faculty member or appointment as a GTA
- leadership of ensembles that includes majors and non majors
- clinics or workshops with university students
Evidence of successful work with pre-collegiate students
Knowledge and experience in program development including but not limited to recruiting repertoire and programming concert planning and artistic leadership.
This position is contingent upon available funding.
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Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
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