Consortium Professor of Horn

Consortium Horn

Principal Horn, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra

Instructor of Horn (Half-time), University of Evansville

Responsibilities: Serve as Principal Horn in the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra; approximately 90 services with the EPO (includes all orchestra and Consortium services).  Teach studio horn, perform chamber music with faculty, serve as Horn faculty for the annual Shepard Summer Music Camp, participate in recruiting and admissions activities, additional teaching to complete a half-time load. 

Qualifications: Performance at a very high level of artistic accomplishment including solo, chamber, and orchestral experience; a strong commitment to teaching.

• Required: Masters degree.
• Desirable: College level teaching experience.

Other Information: 

The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and the University of Evansville collaborate fully in the selection and employment of Consortium personnel.

The University of Evansville is an independent, comprehensive, selective admissions university recognized for excellence in its core liberal arts and sciences curriculum and professional programs. Enrollment is more than 2,000. The University is a leader in study abroad and owns a campus in England, Harlaxton College. The Music Conservatory typically has 65+ undergraduate music majors and significant non-major student involvement in all ensembles. Degree programs include Music Education, Music Therapy, Music Management, Performance, and General Studies (Bachelor of Science). Instruction on every orchestral instrument, voice, keyboard, and guitar is provided by 12 full-time/consortium faculty and 14 part-time instructors.  For additional information see the University’s web site at http://www.evansville.edu and the Music Conservatory site at http://music.evansville.edu.

The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents a subscription series of five classics and five pops programs each season. In addition, the EPO performs youth concerts, Messiah, Uncorked, and outreach concerts each season. The organization includes two Youth Orchestras and a 120+ voice adult chorus.

Salary and Benefits: Approximately $30,000 (combined, depending on experience/qualifications) plus disability, health, and life insurance.

Audition/Interview: August 6, 2024. The first round will consist of an orchestra audition. Finalists will be interviewed regarding pedagogical experience and philosophy, read with faculty chamber groups, and teach a short lesson.

Applications: All application materials must be received by July 26, 2024. Invites will be sent no later than July 29. Send a letter of application, resume, transcripts (unofficial accepted for application), and a list of references to: Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz, UE Music Conservatory, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722.  Electronic submission of application is preferred at https://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employment-application-form-faculty.cfm

Requests for information or questions may be sent by e-mail to Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz at ks306@evansville.edu or by calling (812) 488-2754.  

Starting Date: August 21, 2024

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