Instructor/Professional Lecturer (Non-Tenure Track) - DePaul Symphony Orchestra (25-26)
Company: DePaul University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
The DePaul University School of Music seeks an inspiring,
experienced orchestral conductor and educator for a full-time
position as Director of the DePaul Symphony Orchestra (DPSO).
Initial appointment is for one year; multi-year renewals thereafter
are possible.
The DPSO has been a focus of excellence in training and performance
at DePaul, with alumni placed in the finest ensembles in the U.S.
Our esteemed instrumental faculty include 15 members of the Chicago
Symphony, several from Lyric Opera Orchestra, and many others with
significant external affiliations. Overall, our instrumental
recruiting is competitive, and investment in the DPSO is deeply
tied to the mission and strategic plan of the School of Music.
Rehearsals and performances take place in the School of Music's
spectacular Holtschneider Performance Center in DePaul's Lincoln
Park campus in Chicago.
The Director will shape the direction of the DPSO while leading the
overall strategy and culture of our classical instrumental
ensembles. The DPSO prioritizes professionalism, orchestral
fundamentals, and a thorough and inclusive approach to repertoire.
The Director will impart skills that are essential not only for
music rehearsal and performance, but for any field in a volatile
world that demands agility, collaboration, imagination, and novel
problem solving. The Director will also support the School of
Music's goals in expanding access to excellence in music education
through partnerships with local and national organizations that
seek to diversify the field.
Responsibilities include:
Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of Music is
a forward-thinking institution that seeks to redefine the role of
conservatory-based training in a contemporary society. DePaul's
location in the cultural capital of Chicago is a tremendous asset
for our programs in performance, music education, composition,
performing arts management, and sound recording technology. We
enjoyed a record year for philanthropy in 2023-24 and are
implementing a new and exciting Strategic Plan beginning in early
2025.
The successful candidate will possess experience working with a
diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and an ability to
contribute to an inclusive learning environment. DePaul is an
equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and strongly
encourages diverse applicants to apply. The DePaul School of Music
particularly values colleagues who demonstrate a strategic mindset,
high collaborative capacity, and dedication to the development of
agile professionals.
Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the
search committee, Dana Hall, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, at
dhall1@depaul.edu.
A review of candidates will begin November 15, 2024.
Required Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required materials:
Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Diversity Statement(1)
Contact Reference(1)
Keywords: DePaul University, Carol Stream , Instructor/Professional Lecturer (Non-Tenure Track) - DePaul Symphony Orchestra (25-26), Education / Teaching , Chicago, Illinois
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