Assistant Professor of Orchestral Studies​/Director of Symphony

Location

Campus: OSU – Stillwater

Dr. Bradley Genevro, bradley.genevro

To be determined.

9 months or less.

Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications, and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans. Information on benefits can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

While 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.

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.

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. The candidate will also lead the OSU Youth and Community Orchestra, 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 candidate’s 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.

The Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music (GSM) has over 40 full‑time faculty (30 tenured or tenure‑track) and a full‑time professional staff of 9. Approximately 300 students are enrolled in degree programs (BA, BM, BS, MM) that include 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 is a Carnegie Tier 1 research institution with a 130‑year legacy as one of the nation’s premier land‑grant universities. The Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system and serves over 34,000 students. 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 and offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average.

• Earned Doctorate by time of appointment

• 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 recruitment, repertoire and programming, concert planning, and artistic leadership

This position is contingent upon available funding.