Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Orchestral Program, Department of Music

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, 2027.

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 person 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:

1. Cover letter

2. Current detailed CV

3. 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)

4. Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)

5. 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, 2026 and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at  jobs.rowan.edu.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.  Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Timothy Schwarz, Associate Professor, (schwarzt@rowan.edu).   

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to nearly 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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